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A tale of two recessions: Some Americans thrive as others suffer

The recession is playing out much differently across wealth, race and gender divides. Some are bearing the brunt of the economic contagion, while others hardly feel a thing.

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Gen Z borrowers are unaware of Covid-19 student loan relief programs, study finds

Gen Z may be in the dark about relief programs for their student loans. Whether you have federal or private loans, seek out the information to find what's available.

4 years ago

As Dems, GOP spar over student debt relief, here's what borrowers can expect in the coming months

More politicians and consumer advocates are warning that Americans were already struggling with their student loans before the country fell into a recession, and that without deeper relief, millions of borrowers will face financial ruin.

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Don't let the recession tempt you into these risky investments

Buying penny stocks like Hertz can offer a short-term upside, but such speculative investments are rarely worth the risk.

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Fed adds coronavirus scenarios to this year's bank stress tests

The Fed has added three conditions that examine how banks would fare going forward:

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If you inherited a retirement account, you need to think twice before you tap it this year

The CARES Act gave owners of 401(k) plans and IRAs a little more flexibility if they're cash-strapped. However, the rules aren't quite as kind to inherited IRA owners, according to the American Institute of CPAs.

4 years ago

While Dems and GOP squabble over extending $600 unemployment benefits, outdated technology may slow any solution

Democrats and Republicans are fighting over the $600 a week supplement to unemployment benefits, which expires after July 31. One easy solution doesn't appear possible due to outdated technology.

4 years ago

Black-owned businesses on working through coronavirus and unrest

Island Pops and others saw greater exposure as consumers moved to learn more about and support Black-owned businesses around the country.

4 years ago

Robinhood increases guardrails on options trading in the wake of a customer suicide

Robinhood is making it more difficult to get access to its options offering in the wake of a customer's suicide last week.

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IRS expands eligibility to take up to a $100,000 coronavirus-related withdrawal from IRA, 401(k)

The IRS released guidance on Friday, broadening the number of people who can take "coronavirus-related distributions" from their 401(k) plans and individual retirement accounts.

4 years ago

After Crowdfunding on FrontFundr, the Very Good Food Company IPOs on Canadian Securities Exchange

Crowdfund Insider | JD Alois | Jun 19, 2020 The Very Good Food Company Inc. (CSE: VERY) has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the Canadian Stock Exchange. Mitchell Scott, CEO of VGF, issued the following statement on the successful listing: “We were very pleased to see investors welcome our company to the public

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Oil prices stable ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Oil prices were broadly stable on Thursday as Brent erased losses in early European trading ahead of a meeting of OPEC members and their allies against the backdrop of demand concerns over new coronavirus cases in China and elsewhere.



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Coronavirus second wave fears boost yen; Aussie dollar falls after data

The Japanese yen strengthened slightly on Thursday as growing concerns about a rise in new coronavirus cases underpinned safe-haven demand for the currency, while the U.S. dollar was little changed versus the euro.



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Stocks drift as second wave virus fears mount

Global stocks drifted on Thursday as spiking coronavirus cases in some U.S. states and China crushed hopes of a quick global economic comeback from the pandemic.



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PepsiCo drops Aunt Jemima branding; Uncle Ben's, others under review

PepsiCo Inc said on Wednesday it will change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix and syrup which have been criticized as racist amid a national debate over racial inequality in the United States.



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