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Would you be willing to get a Covid vaccine in exchange for a $1,500 stimulus check? How one bold proposal would work

Would you be willing to get a Covid vaccine in exchange for a $1,500 stimulus check? How one bold proposal would work

Americans want more stimulus checks. The government wants them to get Covid-19 vaccinations. One former politician has a plan that aims to please both.

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Even amid new Covid relief efforts, a bleak winter is ahead for small businesses

Even amid new Covid relief efforts, a bleak winter is ahead for small businesses

Congress must target relief toward the most vulnerable small firms — and that goes beyond more PPP funding, experts said.

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Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Tony Hsieh left behind an estate worth an estimated $840 million. With no will, it could be tricky to know who should get what, or whether he had a preference.

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Congress can’t agree on a stimulus bill. States and cities are stepping in

Congress can’t agree on a stimulus bill. States and cities are stepping in

Some state and city officials are offering extra financial assistance to their residents as action on Capitol Hill remains elusive.

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The latest coronavirus relief proposals don’t include $1,200 stimulus checks. Here’s what else could impact your wallet

The latest coronavirus relief proposals don’t include $1,200 stimulus checks. Here’s what else could impact your wallet

Two proposals for further coronavirus aid don't include another round of $1,200 checks. Here's what else in the plans may impact your wallet.

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Former Zappos CEO died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Former Zappos CEO died without a will, reports say. Here's why you should plan for your own death

Tony Hsieh left behind an estate worth an estimated $840 million. With no will, it could be tricky to know who should get what, or whether he had a preference.

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Amazon, Google, Walmart and others call on Biden and Congress to address climate change

Amazon, Google, Walmart and others call on Biden and Congress to address climate change

In a joint letter, 42 leading corporations, including Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Google, call on the new administration to enact ambitious climate policies.

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Most Medicare beneficiaries worry about the cost of treating Covid. Here's how much they may pay

Most Medicare beneficiaries worry about the cost of treating Covid. Here's how much they may pay

The potential cost of treatment would depend at least partly on the severity of the illness as well as a beneficiary's specific coverage.

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15 hottest careers for freelancers in 2021

15 hottest careers for freelancers in 2021

Whether it is to earn extra income or replace a lost job, more Americans are turning to freelance work. These industries are looking for help.

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As pandemic relief talks continue, the fate of stimulus checks and unemployment benefits remain uncertain

As pandemic relief talks continue, the fate of stimulus checks and unemployment benefits remain uncertain

Republicans and Democrats are pushing for new ways to get more federal stimulus money to American.

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McConnell, Schumer seem far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals

McConnell, Schumer seem far apart on unemployment benefits, stimulus proposals

Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate are at odds over the generosity of unemployment benefits, according to their recent stimulus proposals.

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83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

83% of small business owners support another round of stimulus relief from Washington, survey reveals

Only one Covid-19 economic stimulus idea receives more support among small business owners than among the general public: the Paycheck Protection Program.

5 years ago
Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Don’t get caught up in the hype as bitcoin hovers around $19,000

Even though bitcoin has become more commonplace since its last record-breaking rally in 2017, financial advisors are still wary of the asset.

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The pandemic is increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots, report finds

The pandemic is increasing the gap between the haves and have-nots, report finds

A report on financial security shows a widening divide between the haves and have-nots amid the coronavirus outbreak and economic crisis.

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[CB Insights Report]:  How Robinhood Makes Money

[CB Insights Report]: How Robinhood Makes Money

CB Insights | Dec 2, 2020 Robinhood has made investing accessible for even the most inexperienced first-time investors. But while it has attracted millions of users with its no-fee, gamified approach, critics argue that the company's business model is not without risk.  Almost overnight, Robinhood gave millions of first-time investors easy access to the stock


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