Here's what Medicare beneficiaries worry about when it comes to costs
For Medicare's 62.5 million beneficiaries — the majority of whom are age 65 or older — the spread of Covid-19 means worrying about the cost, as...
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The most expensive high school in America may have the best reopening strategy
In the midst of the pandemic, Avenues plans to reopen for face-to-face instruction, along with remote and satellite options for families who can afford it.
Pandemic is heightening stress over the $1.9 million retirement number. How you can save more
The top source of financial stress is saving enough for a comfortable retirement, a worry that is trending upward as a result of the pandemic. Only...
Kodak reportedly under SEC investigation over disclosure of U.S. drug producing deal
The SEC's probe, which is still at an early stage, is focused on how Kodak disclosed the deal with the government, the Journal reported, citing people...
The $600 unemployment boost just expired. Families are already hurting
Millions of Americans just lost the $600-a-week federal unemployment boost. Many are already hurting.
Small-business owners have until Aug. 8 to apply for paycheck protection loans
The clock is ticking on the Paycheck Protection Program. The last day to apply for a federal forgivable loan is Aug. 8.
Howard Schultz: U.S. could lose 'the next Starbucks' without more aid to small businesses
"Could Starbucks have survived this situation in 1987? And the answer is probably not unless there was some mechanism for the federal government to step in...
College students are buying stocks – but do they know what they're doing?
A lot of college students are starting to get into the investing game amid the coronavirus lockdown thanks to easy-to-use apps. But critics say they don't...
The $600 unemployment boost is gone. That leaves some with just $5 a week
Congress didn't extend the $600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits, which lapsed on Friday. Now, some workers will get just a few dollars a week in...
From impulse purchase to scented stress relief: How Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty is surviving the pandemic
On March 13, Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was shutdown, unable to ship and unable to make its own product. And that was just the start of...
Move over Nikola: A new electric truck SPAC called Lordstown is forming and the shares are surging
The latest deal between a SPAC and electric vehicle start-up was announced on Monday, when DiamondPeak Holdings said it would merger with Lordstown Motors.
Motorcoach industry looks to Congress to keep buses on the road as pandemic wipes out travel demand
Normally, the motorcoach industry pulls in more than $15 billion annually; this year it's on track to bring in $4 billion, according to American Bus Association...
Virgin Galactic partners with Rolls-Royce as it looks to build an aircraft for supersonic air travel
Space tourism venture Virgin Galactic announced it signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to develop an aircraft for supersonic travel.
How negotiations over second $1,200 stimulus checks could shape up
Washington lawmakers seem to be at an impasse over a new stimulus package. Some lawmakers are hoping this is a chance to boost dependent pay in...
The real story about getting rich by investing in gold, cryptocurrency and IPOs
When times feel uncertain, watch out for the recommendations to buy gold or assets supposedly not linked to the stock market. Here's what to know before...