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Congress fails to reach stimulus deal, leaving tens of millions of Americans desperate for relief

Even with millions of Americans desperate for aid, Congress has failed to reach a deal on a second stimulus package. Negotiations might drag on until September.

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Hot gambling stock DraftKings falls 6% after company reports larger loss than expected

DraftKings sank more than 6% on Friday after it said its loss for the second quarter widened despite stronger revenues.

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Here's how to get a piece of the $2 billion in health insurance rebates this year

While such rebates generally are issued yearly, the 2020 aggregate amount is anticipated to be $2 billion — about twice what it was last year. This is in addition to any reduced premiums, waived copays or other actions taken by some insurers that reduce what policyholders pay out of pocket.

4 years ago

These business owners who took PPP money will have their loan forgiveness reduced

Small businesses that took a forgivable loan through the Paycheck Protection Program and who also took an emergency grant through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program will see a reduction in their PPP forgiveness.

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One in three New York restaurants won't open after the pandemic. The Fat Radish is one of the unlucky ones

The Fat Radish will shutter its doors forever, joining the scores of New York restaurants that have decided to close permanently.

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'There's going to be a lot of angry people.' Despite Trump tweets, Americans still face weeks before more stimulus money arrives

President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday that he's ready to send more money to Americans who are hurting now. But Congress is no longer in session. Now, Americans may have to wait weeks before new payments on stimulus checks and other help is authorized.

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Medicare telehealth expansion could be here to stay. Here's where things stand

As Congress and regulators work toward making temporary telehealth expansions a standard part of Medicare, patient advocates are hoping they don't move too quickly.

4 years ago

You don't need to be a rocket scientist to understand the difference between mutual funds and ETFs

U.S. investors have invested more than $4 trillion in ETFs. Here's what to know about buying this type of fund.

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Money missing from your stimulus check? Why some Americans will get catch-up payments soon

The U.S. government rushed to send out $1,200 stimulus checks this spring. But some individuals found the $500 payments for their children were missing. The government is now making good on that money.

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Main Street forced to trade profits for safety in Covid-19 reopening

Many small business owners say they are bearing the brunt of costs for coronavirus-related safety measures rather than raising prices to consumers, according to the CNBC|SurveyMonkey Q3 Small Business Survey.

4 years ago

Cramer worries Trump will start ramping up pressure on China even more

"I think that the president is keeping the heat on. I expect more negatives about China," CNBC's Jim Cramer said.

4 years ago

Waiting on that extra $400 unemployment benefit? Here's what we know so far

President Trump signed a measure to boost weekly unemployment benefits for millions of Americans. But some of the details around the amount and duration of aid, and who will get it, are unknown.

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Leaving New York? Why you might see higher tax bills

With no clear end in sight for the coronavirus pandemic, taxpayers who are hunkering down in a second home are about to face potential tax complications.

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Covid-19 has put older workers' retirement at risk. Here's how stimulus legislation would help

Talks on a new coronavirus aid package have come to a halt. A Congressional report finds that older workers stand to get hurt the most in the downturn. One legislator says new stimulus legislation and other retirement reforms are needed.

4 years ago

Pandemic shines light on how skimpy many emergency funds are

More than half of people said they're earning much less than before the Covid-19 pandemic started, according to a survey from FlexJobs and Prudential. Here are some financial moves to consider while you wait for more federal financial help.

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