It’s been, what, five months since the early news of Covid-19 spreading? Numbers are at the heart of explaining it all, whether enumerating people infected,
The conventional wisdom, from federal agencies to financial planners, is to wait until the age of 70 to start collecting benefits. There’s obvious upside potential,
In addition to economic stimulus checks, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows U.S. workers, small business owners, and retirees affected
With millions of Americans out of work and anxieties running high, the National Consumers League warns that a variety of scams could proliferate during the
Working from home can be distracting even when we’re not in the midst of a pandemic, worrying about our health, our income, and our loved
As reported in the first part of a series on the financial exploitation of U.S. seniors, financial scams targeting U.S. seniors will continue to grow
As of May 7, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received nearly 39,000 complaints from consumers who reported losing a median of $503, for a
If your state is among those that are attempting to reopen businesses now or in the coming weeks, many small businesses face tough choices. Do
As the elderly population of the United States continues to grow, there’s a sizable personal finance story for business staff to report separately, or develop
The U.S. economy lost over 20 million jobs in April, reports the Labor Department. While millions of Americans have experienced layoffs in the past two
Demand spikes at food pantries. Revenue declines at hospitals. Layoffs hit universities and symphonies. Reporters have no shortage of stories when it comes to localizing
Your freelance career was buzzing along and COVID-19 happened. Suddenly some work from regular clients dried up. Then you started hearing about layoffs and furloughs
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