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More Airlines Are Stuffing Cargo Into Passenger Seats To Counter Coronavirus Slump
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 18:57
An increasing number of airlines are using their passenger aircraft to transport urgent goods, mainly critically-needed medical supplies to fight Covid-19. However, they complain regulatory restrictions are getting in th...
Out of work due to coronavirus shutdowns? How to file for unemployment benefits
NBC News - 26 Mar 2020 21:19
With 3 million people filing for unemployment last week, "There is absolutely no reason to delay" setting up a claim, said one economist.
Wall St. rallies for third day as job losses stir talk of more stimulus
Reuters - 26 Mar 2020 19:38
Wall Street surged on Thursday as record weekly jobless claims came in below investors' worst fears, while also making a strong case for more aggressive stimulus to aid businesses and families wrecked by the economic fal...
US has fewer 401(k) millionaires after coronavirus stock market meltdown
New York Post - 26 Mar 2020 03:54
There were over 11 million households in America worth between $1 million and $5 million in February, according to Spectrem Group's Market Insights Report 2020. That figure -- the number of 401(k) millionaires, as they w...
Congress May Pause Student Loan Repayment For 6 Months
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 03:04
Good news. You may not owe federal student loan payments for 6 months.
A record 3.3M Americans file for unemployment benefits as the coronavirus takes a big toll on the economy
USA Today - 26 Mar 2020 23:05
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits for the first time surged to a record 3.3 million last week.
Unemployment Benefits: What to Know About the Coronavirus Bill
Wall Street Journal - 26 Mar 2020 23:02Professional chefs depend on this meat thermometer--and it's on sale
USA Today - 26 Mar 2020 22:24
The Thermapen Mk4 is must-have tool to cook restaurant-quality meals at home, and right now you can add one to your kitchen for an amazing, low price.
Coronavirus Scams - Real-World Examples & What to Watch Out For
Money Crashers - 26 Mar 2020 19:12
History is rife with stories of tragedy bringing out the best in people. It's also scarred by examples of the opposite. COVID-19's arrival and corresponding economic shock has given rise to a host of scams. But you can l...
A record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a single week. Here's why that number is likely much higher.
Business Insider - 26 Mar 2020 16:52
Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Around 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a single week, setting a new record as coronavirus triggers massive layoffs across the economy. But it's likely the number of unem...
Nestle staff to get full salary for three months as COVID-19 halts work
Reuters - 26 Mar 2020 16:07
Nestle , the world's biggest food company, said it would pay full salaries to employees affected by work stoppages for a minimum of three months, to protect them from the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
Down, But Not Out: A 30-Day Plan To Come Back Stronger Than Ever
Retail Touch Points - 26 Mar 2020 13:44
Nearly every business and brand around the world has hit a brick wall. Retailers. Restaurants. Hospitality. Travel. Small business. Big business. Public companies. Bootstrappers. The playing field, at least for the fores...
Amazon has finally shut a US warehouse indefinitely after 3 workers tested positive for COVID-19
Business Insider - 26 Mar 2020 13:06
REUTERS/Bryan Woolston Amazon has indefinitely shut a returns center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky after three workers tested positive for coronavirus. Originally the facility was only supposed to remain closed for 48 hour...
How do you choose between economic 'deaths of despair' and coronavirus victims? Economists, lawmakers grapple with a moral conundrum
Market Watch - 26 Mar 2020 05:57
President Trump warns of 'suicides,' and Bill Gates talks of 'pile of bodies,' but they've both touched upon an economic term known as the Identifiable Victim Effect.
Amazon is reportedly keeping a New Jersey warehouse open for business after an employee tests positive for COVID-19 (AMZN)
Business Insider - 26 Mar 2020 02:56
Saul Loeb/Getty Images Amazon is keeping a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, open after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, first reported by Buzzfeed and confirmed to Business Insider. Workers in at least 11 Amazon wa...
10 Money-Saving Benefits of Organizing Your Home (on a Budget)
Money Crashers - 26 Mar 2020 01:50
We all feel the effects of a cluttered and disorganized home. Being better organized can help you keep track of your stuff, shop better, increase your productivity, and even contribute to your health and happiness. But b...
Small businesses that already laid off workers can still qualify for payroll loan forgiveness
CNBC - 26 Mar 2020 23:40
"If you use these funds to rehire those employees ... then you qualify," Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen told CNBC.
AEW Dynamite Continues Domination Of WWE NXT Amid Veiled Shots At Vince McMahon
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 22:38
AEW Dynamite defeated WWE NXT with 819,000 viewers compared to 669,000 for WWE NXT.
What The $2 Trillion Stimulus Package Means For The Food System
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 22:30
A number of stimulus provisions are aimed at helping producers and workers throughout the food supply chain, from agricultural producers to restaurant workers, but small and independent restaurant owners say they've been...
6 Thoughts Sabotaging Your Business's Bottom Line
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 22:27
When things are as tough and uncertain, as they are right now, it's hard not to let doubt, fear and other self-sabotaging thoughts creep in. Most of us don't realize we're even having these thoughts, thus creating more c...
The Shoe Company Making A Difference Literally One Step At A Time
Forbes - 26 Mar 2020 22:19
With the fashion industry today employing one sixth of the world's population, there is huge potential to make an impact.
Facebook launches a Messenger hub to inform users about coronavirus
Venture Beat - 26 Mar 2020 22:00
Facebook launched a dedicated hub in Messenger to inform users about the novel coronavirus, and to reduce the spread of misinformation.