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Here's where U.S. vacationers would be willing to travel again

A survey of 4,300 travel insurance customers by Richmond, Virginia-based insurer Allianz Travel found that half would be willing to travel given advanced sanitization or a proven Covid-19 vaccine. They'd also not mind flying or staying in a hotel.

4 years ago

You may get laid off again. Here's what to know about your unemployment benefits

Most businesses have exhausted funding from a loan program that's propped up payrolls and some states reimposed shutdown measures. For those who lose their jobs again, there's a silver lining: They can probably restart their unemployment benefits.

4 years ago

Some stimulus checks didn't include $500 for dependents. Now the government is sending those payments

Some Americans said they were shocked this spring when their stimulus checks fell short of the amounts they expected. The reason: Their children were excluded, even though they qualified. Now, the government is sending the rest of the money.

4 years ago

Nikola's entire quarterly revenue of $36,000 was from solar installation for the executive chairman

All of Nikola's revenue in the second quarter was connected to solar installations for one of the company's executives.

4 years ago

Here's what Medicare beneficiaries worry about when it comes to costs

For Medicare's 62.5 million beneficiaries — the majority of whom are age 65 or older — the spread of Covid-19 means worrying about the cost, as well as their increased health risk.

4 years ago

The most expensive high school in America may have the best reopening strategy

In the midst of the pandemic, Avenues plans to reopen for face-to-face instruction, along with remote and satellite options for families who can afford it.

4 years ago

The $600 unemployment boost is gone. That leaves some with just $5 a week

Congress didn't extend the $600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits, which lapsed on Friday. Now, some workers will get just a few dollars a week in jobless aid.

4 years ago

From impulse purchase to scented stress relief: How Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty is surviving the pandemic

On March 13, Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was shutdown, unable to ship and unable to make its own product. And that was just the start of its troubles.

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Howard Schultz: U.S. could lose 'the next Starbucks' without more aid to small businesses

"Could Starbucks have survived this situation in 1987? And the answer is probably not unless there was some mechanism for the federal government to step in and save these businesses," Howard Schultz told CNBC.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

Kodak reportedly under SEC investigation over disclosure of U.S. drug producing deal

The SEC's probe, which is still at an early stage, is focused on how Kodak disclosed the deal with the government, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

4 years ago

The $600 unemployment boost just expired. Families are already hurting

Millions of Americans just lost the $600-a-week federal unemployment boost. Many are already hurting.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

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.

4 years ago

College students are buying stocks – but do they know what they're doing?

A lot of college students are starting to get into the investing game amid the coronavirus lockdown thanks to easy-to-use apps. But critics say they don't know what they're doing and they're getting played by Wall Street pros. Is that true or are they doing their homework? This story is part of CNBC's "College Voices 2020" series.

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