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Picking up the financial pieces after a loss: 'We planned life but we didn't plan death'

Dealing with the death of a loved one from coronavirus is devastating. Here's how to navigate the financial path forward.

5 years ago

Warren Buffett reaps $40 billion from giant Apple stake since March bottom

Berkshire Hathaway's Apple stake has claimed 40% of its equity portfolio after the tech giant's massive rally since the market bottom in March.

5 years ago

An Investor Guide to Startup KPIs

An investor can review a startup’s key performance indicators, or KPIs, to help gain an idea of how well a startup’s business model, marketing, and product are performing. Continue reading

5 years ago

Florida unemployment office, the 'poster child' of delayed benefits, cuts 1,000 workers

Florida cut about a quarter of the customer service workers in its unemployment department, leading to fears of further delays in paying benefits even as the state's jobless figures increase.

5 years ago

Bipartisan bill to prevent costly Medicare mistakes advances in the House

The BENES Act, which was approved by a House committee on Wednesday with unanimous bipartisan support, aims to minimize Medicare enrollment mistakes, which can be costly or result in gaps in coverage.

5 years ago

Goldman Sachs shares jump as earnings blow past the Street on the best trading results in years

Expectations for Goldman were running high after JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup posted strong trading, and the firm delivered.

5 years ago

These 5 Tax Day flubs could cost you your refund

Resist the urge to rush through your 2019 income tax return by midnight July 15. The faster you hurry through your Form 1040, the greater the odds you'll make a costly error. Here are five mistakes to avoid.

5 years ago

Some pandemic shopping is simply about finding ways to feel good during a difficult time

Pandemic shopping isn't just about hoarding canned food. People want to entertain their kids, enjoy small luxuries — and even raise chickens.

5 years ago

Extra unemployment benefits are available. You have to reapply to get them

The CARES Act offers an extra 13 weeks of unemployment benefits to jobless Americans. Many will have to submit a new application to access that aid.

5 years ago

How to turn Tax Day into a $6,000 savings opportunity

Got the Tax Day blues? July 15 is the last day to make a 2019 contribution to your individual retirement account and your health savings account. This will also cut your tax bill.

5 years ago

Goldman Sachs shares rise as earnings blow past the Street on the best trading results in years

Expectations for Goldman were running high after JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup posted strong trading, and the firm delivered.

5 years ago

Small businesses rehire staff but cut pay and hours, survey finds

More people are back at work, but they're still working fewer hours and for less money than they did pre-pandemic, according to a report.

5 years ago

This couple generated $6 million in sales in four months after losing their live-event business overnight

Alex and Kelsey Carroll's event-based company was forced to shut down after the coronavirus canceled large gatherings across the globe. Their new business just hit $6 million in sales. Here's how they did it.

5 years ago

If you file your taxes by today, Uncle Sam will pay up to 5% interest on your late refund

Looking for an incentive to file your taxes by midnight July 15? The IRS will pay as much as 5% interest on your tax refund — as long as you file today.

5 years ago

Restaurant trade group says pandemic aid wasn't enough to sustain the industry, as closures strike again

The nation's restaurants are projected to lose $240 billion in revenue this year due to the pandemic. Some 8 million workers have been laid off or furloughed from March through May, the industry's trade group says.

5 years ago