Some might not receive a $600 stimulus check this time around. Here's why
Second stimulus checks will be sent to millions of Americans in the coming weeks. This time, however, the rules for who receives them have slightly changed.
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'I just don't buy the negativity' in markets — Cramer praises Covid stimulus as bridge to vaccine
CNBC's Jim Cramer called the recently approved coronavirus stimulus package "the $900 billion bridge" to a widely available Covid vaccine.
The Covid relief bill also fights climate change. Here's how
The Covid relief bill passed by Congress would cut use of a potent planet-warming chemical and funnel billions of dollars into clean energy.
Op-ed: At some point, sky-high valuations will matter just like they did for the dot-com busts
Up-and-coming tech companies have boosted this year’s market rally. But don’t forget that today’s darlings can become tomorrow’s dogs.
Op-ed: Here’s how to create a charitable trust as part of an estate plan
When planning your estate, creating a charitable trust can provide a way to meet your wishes for loved ones and charities.
Goldman Sachs, once reserved for the rich, is close to offering wealth management for the masses
Goldman's move is the latest example of a shift toward Main Street that begun in 2016 with its Marcus brand of personal loans and savings accounts.
Here are some investing options for 2021 — with climate change in mind
If you're like most Americans, you worry about global warming. One fairly simple way to make a difference is to be selective about the companies you...
Covid relief bill offers 11 weeks of extra unemployment benefits, $300 boost and a supplement for some gig workers
A Covid relief deal reached Sunday night by Congress would extend and enhance unemployment benefits for millions of workers.
Lockheed Martin buys Aerojet Rocketdyne to better compete with Musk's SpaceX, Bezos' Blue Origin
Lockheed Martin intends to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne, a deal adds assets it seeks to compete against the likes of SpaceX.
Stimulus bill won't extend payment pause for student loan borrowers
In the final negotiations over the next stimulus package, a key provision to help student loan borrowers was nixed.
'Three martini lunch' tax break may not save many restaurants, advisors say
The $900 billion stimulus relief bill includes a business tax deduction for meals or beverages provided by a restaurant.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Central Bank Digital Coins (CBDCs)
Paul Schulte Schulte Research Dec 21, 2020 The good: inclusion, provenance and bank cleanup It is becoming clear to anyone with a window in their office...
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots both top $320 million. Advisors say do this if you win
Even though the chance of winning the top prize in either game is tiny, it's worth considering how you would handle such a large amount if...
How to Streamline Your Business Using Technology
Guest Post Dec 21, 2020 An integral goal of every business manager should be to maximize profits and get the most out of their investment. Streamlining...
Here’s how financial advisors say Americans should use those $600 stimulus checks
Congress reached a Covid relief deal offering more stimulus checks and extra jobless benefits. Here's how financial advisors recommend using the cash.