getty The pandemic inspired economic shutdowns have had a demonstrably negative impact on the economy. The Department of Commerce’s U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) issued its first preliminary estimate of second quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and it was devastating. While a “second” estimate will be released later this month, the BEA announced the
Month: August 2020
Recognizing the recession’s depth and persistence, the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates low. But only more spending can provide the economic boost we need, and Congress must act before its August 7th recess. WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 30: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is swarmed by reporters as … [+] he leaves the
The Miami development includes a 100,000-square-foot medical center with exam rooms, an onsite lab … [+] and pharmacy and diagnostic imaging. Royal Palm Companies The developers of a new mixed-use tower in Miami, set to open in 2024, weren’t anticipating a global pandemic when they came up with the idea for their latest project —
Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz. Bill Clark | CQ Roll Call | Getty Images Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva tested positive for Covid-19, his office announced on Saturday. Grijalva, a Democrat whose district includes parts of the Phoenix and Tucson areas, as well as much of the state’s border region with Mexico, is self-isolating in the Washington,
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles assembly workers produce protective masks, amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Assembly Plant in Betim near Belo Horizonte, Brazil, May 20, 2020. Washington Alves | Reuters Fiat Chrysler lost $1.24 billion (1.05 billion euros) in the second quarter as the coronavirus caused rolling shutdowns at its plants across the
College students have been hit doubly hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and face disruptions to both their studies and job prospects. With hiring stalled at many companies — and more still operating remotely — many new graduates have been forced to put their career ambitions on hold. But those interested in a career in finance may have
Getty Images When a person passes away, it’s not unusual for them to leave behind some unpaid debt. So what happens to those remaining balances? It depends. Upon death, a person’s assets — no matter how meager or massive — become their “estate.” This includes everything they own: financial accounts, real estate and possessions. And,
There is one thing about the current pandemic about which there is no controversy—seniors are most vulnerable. With every warning and every description of preventive measures telling seniors to self-isolate, stay home, and avoid others, there is an inevitable consequence: loneliness. Loneliness among elders was problematic before Covid-19. Now it is worse. And lip service
Almost $130 billion in PPP funds remain available, even for businesses that have reopened getty Small businesses still have until August 8 to apply for potentially forgivable loans via the initial Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was extended from its original June 30 deadline. While the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program Act, part
Ari Rastegar is CEO of Rastegar Property Company, a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on value-oriented real estate. getty Unemployment levels nationally were at 14.7% in April 2020, reaching as high as 30.1% in Nevada during that month. The recent unemployment rates now are at the highest levels since the Great Depression. However,
A Starlink user terminal, which would connect consumers to the company’s satellite internet service. SpaceX SpaceX said Starlink, its nascent satellite internet service, has already seen “extraordinary demand” from potential customers, with “nearly 700,000 individuals” across the United States indicating they are interested in the company’s coming service. Due to the greater-than-expected interest, SpaceX filed
Amazon, Facebook, and Apple are only the most recent examples of a notable trend: earnings much better than expected. The reopening story may be getting rocky, but one pleasant surprise has been earnings. They are far noisier than normal, but in general they have been better than expected. Much better. And that is one of
A Monzo debit card being used at a payment terminal. Monzo British digital bank Monzo said Thursday that its annual losses more than doubled and warned its ability to continue operating had become more uncertain due to the coronavirus pandemic. The start-up reported an annual post-tax loss of £113.8 million ($149.5 million) in its 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for emergency preparedness, including with your money. Half of U.S. households lost income due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a recent Bankrate survey of over 3,700 Americans conducted in June. That’s why it’s critical to have an emergency financial aid kit, said Winne Sun, managing
Hundreds of unemployed Kentucky residents wait in long lines outside the Kentucky Career Center for help with their unemployment claims. John Sommers II Individuals receiving unemployment benefits this year could face a tax surprise in 2021: owing Uncle Sam or receiving smaller refunds. Some 1.43 million people filed for unemployment last week, according to the
Senate Republicans proposed another stimulus check bill yesterday, the Coronavirus Assistance for American Families (CAAF) Act. Stimulus checks under the CAAF Act would provide $1,000 to eligible adults and dependents. As an example, an eligible family of four would receive $4,000. WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 24: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) talks to reporters after leaving a
A Twitter logo is seen on a computer screen in this photo illustration on October 31, 2017. (Photo … [+] by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) has announced charges against three individuals for their alleged roles in the Twitter hack that occurred on July 15, 2020.
Time and again, agents cite culture and kinship as mattering as much to them in their choice of a … [+] firm as money. And money, even venture money, doesn’t last forever. getty How does a real estate brokerage succeed in the COVID-19 world? Of course, it’s about the agents who choose to associate and
Students move out of their dorm at the University of Michigan on March 17, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Hotels near college campuses are looking to students to fill vacant rooms as the coronavirus pandemic casts uncertainty over the fall semester and demand from travelers remains depressed. From Syracuse, New
Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Getty Images Pharmaceutical giant Merck beat Wall Street expectations in the second quarter and raised its overall earnings guidance for the year, saying Friday that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind it. The company, which is racing to develop two potential vaccines as well as a treatment to fight