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Business, Economy, Retail
Tidal Wave of Business Bankruptcy in the Forecast
In these desperate times, business owners are exhausting cash reserves and lines of credit to avoid bankruptcy under…
Business, Technology
Avoid This Energy Scam on Earth Day and Beyond
It is normal for scammers to ramp up efforts during any crisis and the coronavirus pandemic has been…
Business, Economy, Politics
New Unemployment Claims Down, But Still Extreme
The good news is that the number of new claims for unemployment benefits dropped to 5.2 million during…
Markets
Oil Prices Plunge To Historic Low: Below $0
For the first time since West Texas Intermediate entered the commodity market in 1983, crude oil futures fell…
Economy, Money
Are You Stimulated? IRS Launches App to Help
On April 15, traditional tax day, instead of collecting payments the IRS launched an app to help more…
Business
New Chart Showcases the Best Places in the World to Work
Attracting the brightest new talent to your company has always been key but is becoming even more crucial…
Economy
Rent and Coronavirus: A Housing Crisis in the Making
Coronavirus has multiplied the struggle for both renters and landlords not only in cities but across the entire…
Economy
Current Unemployment Claim Surge Eclipses Historical Data
Unlike recessions and the economic depression of the past, we know the coronavirus pandemic and quarantine conditions can…
Economy, Money
First Coronavirus CARES Act Stimulus Payments Arrive Today!
COVID-19 recovery stimulus payments will arrive in the bank accounts of some Americans today. These stimulus payments will…
Business, Economy, Retail
The Pandemic Economy: What Online Shoppers Are and Aren’t Buying
while online sales of toilet paper have grown 190% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, other items…
Media
Media Consumption During Coronavirus Quarantine
Since most of the world is still in coronavirus lockdown, Netflix, Hulu, Playstation, Amazon and other streaming media…
Economy, Markets
US Stocks Have Best Week in 45 Years
Although more than 16 million people are out of work in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic,…
Markets, Politics
Bernie Sanders Drops Out of Presidential Race
The stock markets got a bonus boost today when Bernie Sanders officially suspended his presidential campaign.
Economy, Money
How to Get Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check ASAP
If you are expecting a COVID-19 stimulus check, there are some steps you can take to make sure…
Economy, Markets
Stock Market Strategist: “The Worst is Behind Us”
While financial analysts have been hesitant to say that the markets have hit bottom, Mike Wilson, the chief…