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Americans lost $77 million to Covid-19 fraud — and that's just the 'tip of the iceberg'

Americans lost $77 million to Covid-19 fraud — and that's just the 'tip of the iceberg'

Americans have lost about $77 million to fraud during the coronavirus crisis, according to the Federal Trade Commission. That's likely a vast undercount.

6 years ago
Op-ed: How the widening wealth gap became color-blind

Op-ed: How the widening wealth gap became color-blind

Financial advisor Ivory Johnson, founder of Delancey Wealth Management and a member of the CNBC FA Council, writes this was all bound to happen sooner or later, and that any good thief will steal from anyone he can get his hands on, if he can get away with it time and time again.

6 years ago
'Interest-only' mortgages might make sense in some situations, but beware the risks

'Interest-only' mortgages might make sense in some situations, but beware the risks

These mortgages, which proliferated leading up to the financial crisis of 2008-2009, generally come with stricter standards than in the past. Nevertheless, they still come with risk for the buyer.

6 years ago
Trump administration releases list of companies that received most money from small business bailout loans

Trump administration releases list of companies that received most money from small business bailout loans

The Paycheck Protection Program was set up as part of the CARES Act relief law to help companies retain employees during coronavirus lockdowns.

6 years ago
Wealth management firms among those that have taken PPP loans during coronavirus pandemic

Wealth management firms among those that have taken PPP loans during coronavirus pandemic

For many businesses, the government's PPP loans offered terms that were too good to pass up. That includes many wealth management firms across the country, according to government data. But whether those firms should have taken those loans is the subject of controversy.

6 years ago
De Niro-backed Nobu restaurants took more than a dozen PPP loans

De Niro-backed Nobu restaurants took more than a dozen PPP loans

Restaurants were among the biggest recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program, a key component of the government's response to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago
Fraud at China's Luckin is a 'great morality tale' for investors, says analyst

Fraud at China's Luckin is a 'great morality tale' for investors, says analyst

The Luckin Coffee fraud scandal was a "great morality tale" for markets, and more needs to be done to protect American investors from such cases, said an analyst, who called a bill to delist Chinese companies in the U.S. essentially toothless.

6 years ago
Op-ed: Investors should watch how companies are retooling their sales efforts to meet coronavirus challenges
6 years ago
Refinancing your mortgage could put cash in your pocket — here's how to find out if it's right for you

Refinancing your mortgage could put cash in your pocket — here's how to find out if it's right for you

Low rates have many Americans looking to refinance, yet several factors should be taken into consideration before you sign on the dotted line.

6 years ago
Covid-19 could upend plans for older workers who want to retire

Covid-19 could upend plans for older workers who want to retire

The coronavirus crisis comes at a bad time for older workers who are getting ready to retire soon. New research takes a look at how well these people can work from home or find new employment if they need to. Results are mixed.

6 years ago
Trump administration releases partial list of companies that got small business relief loans

Trump administration releases partial list of companies that got small business relief loans

The Paycheck Protection Program was set up as part of the CARES Act relief law to help companies retain employees during coronavirus lockdowns.

6 years ago
Freelancer? Independent contractor? You're eligible for this $1,000 grant from the government

Freelancer? Independent contractor? You're eligible for this $1,000 grant from the government

An overlooked provision in the CARES Act offers gig workers and freelancers a $1,000 grant. Here's how to apply.

6 years ago
Top private jet companies got $200 million from the government under CARES Act

Top private jet companies got $200 million from the government under CARES Act

Private jet companies say the grants helped them retain their employees during the pandemic and support countless other jobs and contractors that depend on private aviation.

6 years ago
Companies returned $30 billion in small-business loans from Paycheck Protection Program

Companies returned $30 billion in small-business loans from Paycheck Protection Program

Companies have returned or canceled more than $30 billion in loans approved through the PPP.

6 years ago