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Paychex CEO says small business employment is starting to look like April again

Paychex CEO says small business employment is starting to look like April again

"We saw the July jobs index drop. That puts us back to about April, so we're flat over the last three months," Paychex CEO Marty Mucci said.

6 years ago
Small-business owners have until Aug. 8 to apply for paycheck protection loans

Small-business owners have until Aug. 8 to apply for paycheck protection loans

The clock is ticking on the Paycheck Protection Program. The last day to apply for a federal forgivable loan is Aug. 8.

6 years ago
Pandemic is heightening stress over the $1.9 million retirement number. How you can save more

Pandemic is heightening stress over the $1.9 million retirement number. How you can save more

The top source of financial stress is saving enough for a comfortable retirement, a worry that is trending upward as a result of the pandemic. Only a third of Americans believe they can reach their goal.

6 years ago
Covid-19 is making Americans wish they had more cash set aside. Taking these steps can help you save

Covid-19 is making Americans wish they had more cash set aside. Taking these steps can help you save

The coronavirus pandemic has prompted many Americans to realize they haven't financially prepared for the unexpected. By building up an emergency cash cushion, you will be better prepared in an emergency. Here's how to get started.

6 years ago
The real story about getting rich by investing in gold, cryptocurrency and IPOs

The real story about getting rich by investing in gold, cryptocurrency and IPOs

When times feel uncertain, watch out for the recommendations to buy gold or assets supposedly not linked to the stock market. Here's what to know before you invest.

6 years ago
Virgin Galactic partners with Rolls-Royce as it looks to build an aircraft for supersonic air travel

Virgin Galactic partners with Rolls-Royce as it looks to build an aircraft for supersonic air travel

Space tourism venture Virgin Galactic announced it signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop an aircraft for supersonic travel.

6 years ago
Will schools reopen in the fall? Here's what's at stake for children and their parents

Will schools reopen in the fall? Here's what's at stake for children and their parents

As schools prepare for the upcoming year, many have already committed to a "hybrid" model to education in and outside the classroom.

6 years ago
Motorcoach industry looks to Congress to keep buses on the road as pandemic wipes out travel demand

Motorcoach industry looks to Congress to keep buses on the road as pandemic wipes out travel demand

Normally, the motorcoach industry pulls in more than $15 billion annually; this year it's on track to bring in $4 billion, according to American Bus Association CEO Pete Pantuso.

6 years ago
Move over Nikola: A new electric truck SPAC called Lordstown is forming and the shares are surging

Move over Nikola: A new electric truck SPAC called Lordstown is forming and the shares are surging

The latest deal between a SPAC and electric vehicle start-up was announced on Monday, when DiamondPeak Holdings said it would merger with Lordstown Motors.

6 years ago
Extra unemployment is over. So are most eviction moratoriums. Here's what relief could be coming next

Extra unemployment is over. So are most eviction moratoriums. Here's what relief could be coming next

Republicans and Democrats continue to spar over what shape the next stimulus package should take. From unemployment checks to relief for student loan borrowers, here's what could be coming.

6 years ago
How Trump could force a payroll tax holiday without waiting for Congress

How Trump could force a payroll tax holiday without waiting for Congress

President Donald Trump may not have to wait for Congress to get the payroll tax holiday he's been seeking. He may be able to push it through himself, according to a Wall Street Journal op-ed co-authored by Stephen Moore, a member of the president's economic recovery task force.

6 years ago
Republicans call the $600 unemployment boost a disincentive to work. Many experts disagree

Republicans call the $600 unemployment boost a disincentive to work. Many experts disagree

Republicans want to end or reduce an extra $600 a week that unemployed Americans have been receiving, calling the aid a disincentive to return to work. Economists suggest this may not be correct.

6 years ago
How negotiations over second $1,200 stimulus checks could shape up

How negotiations over second $1,200 stimulus checks could shape up

Washington lawmakers seem to be at an impasse over a new stimulus package. Some lawmakers are hoping this is a chance to boost dependent pay in the second round of stimulus checks.

6 years ago
From travel pods to private jets, affluent travelers are eager to make vacations happen

From travel pods to private jets, affluent travelers are eager to make vacations happen

Affluent travelers appear to be more resilient than most, making plans and holding onto reservations made pre-pandemic. Industry experts see this resilience among luxury travelers as an encouraging sign that a rebound might be just around the corner.

6 years ago