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This number shows a stunning reversal in the chances of Main Street's survival

The pandemic is still raging on in the U.S., yet 64% of small business owners on Main Street are confident that they can survive for more than a year under current conditions, the Q3 CNBC|SurveyMonkey Small Business Survey revealed on Monday.

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Evolving to Work Better Together: Public-Private Partnerships for Digital Payments

IMF | By Tobias Adrian speech | July 22, 2020 I will focus on public-private partnerships to provide central bank digital currency — CBDC. The goal of these partnerships is to preserve comparative advantages: for the private sector to interface with customers and innovate, and for the public sector to regulate, supervise, and ultimately provide

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Here's how college students can angle for more financial aid as pandemic hits pocketbooks

The pandemic has crushed household finances, but families looking for help paying for college have a secret weapon: professional judgment from the financial aid office.

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What hasn't changed for Black small business owners since the death of George Floyd

The death of George Floyd caused a nationwide reckoning with racial injustice, and for Black small business owners, it came amid a coronavirus economic shock that has laid bare capitalism's inequities.

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Trump's $400 unemployment boost would give Americans $708 a week, on average

An executive order President Trump signed Saturday would offer about $708 a week, on average, in total unemployment benefits. That sum may vary, depending on several conditions.

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Americans, who have lost $100 million to fraud related to Covid-19, continue to be a target

Americans should avoid solicitations to pay for access to financial relief like stimulus checks, job opportunities and mortgage help, the Federal Trade Commission warned.

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Self-employed people may miss out on payroll tax break

President Trump's executive order creates a temporary payroll tax holiday for workers, but independent contractors shouldn't count on it just yet. Further details need to be worked out.

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At least 1 million people may not get Trump's $400 unemployment boost

President Trump's executive order to give an extra $400 a week to unemployed Americans comes with restrictions that may omit at least 1 million workers from getting the aid.

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What to do if you're at risk of eviction

Up to 40 million Americans could lose their homes in the pandemic. If you're at risk of eviction, here are your options.

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Kodak shares tank more than 40% as government loan is put on pause while allegations investigated

Kodak plunged on Monday after news that a federal agency is reviewing a $765 million loan for the company.

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Small business confidence rebounds from all-time low, but Main Street still has a long way to go

Small business confidence rose from an all-time low hit during coronavirus lockdowns, but on Main Street, the revenue, hiring and general business outlook remains mixed: CNBC|SurveyMonkey Q3 Small Business Survey.

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Op-ed: Here's how to prepare an investment plan for a Trump or Biden presidency

Every four years, as we approach the U.S. presidential election, we reflect on the wide-ranging implications of each potential outcome. Financial planning for the election requires careful attention to the plans of each candidate, as well as a thoughtful strategy for anticipating their consequences.

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Many Americans have adopted pets amid Covid-19. But beware the costs

Owning a pet can help mitigate the social isolation of Covid-19. But having a dog or cat can also come with high costs, from veterinary care and grooming. Here's how much pet owners spend on average — and what they can do to mitigate those costs.

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Mayor of London calls for an Emerging Technologies Charter

Tech UK | Georgina Maratheftis  | Jul 31, 2020 Yesterday, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan tasked his Chief Digital Officer, Theo Blackwell, and the Smart London Board with developing an Emerging Technologies Charter, which will set out the criteria which innovations should meet before they are deployed in the capital.  The Charter will seek to ensure Londoners are

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Desperate parents are turning to 'learning pods' this fall. Here's what it can cost

So-called "learning pods" or "pandemic pods" are small, in-person groups of students learning together with the help of an in-person tutor or teacher.

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