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Nearly 36.5 million people have filed unemployment claims in the past two months as a result of the coronavirus crisis, with 2.981 million of those claims being filed for the week ending May 9. Though the pandemic has undoubtedly impacted millions of Americans, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that women are disproportionately feeling the

With almost 37 million Americans out of work due to coronavirus shutdowns, Democratic lawmakers are proposing a second round of stimulus checks to provide some financial relief, potentially worth more than the first round. Most eligible Americans have by now received their check, called economic impact payments, though some are still being mailed to those

As the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted normal life for months, many people have eschewed running typical errands.  But according to a new survey by Bankrate.com, 72% of respondents are still taking trips to the grocery store amid the pandemic, rather than ordering in and using delivery services.  In fact, only 24% of people indicated they’ve been ordering in —

In the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, students borrowing for college will benefit from some of the lowest interest rates on record for federal student loans this upcoming school year.  Rates for federal loans issued between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021 will be 2.75% for undergraduate Stafford loans, according to the May Treasury

This time of year, Tommia Hayes is usually busy coordinating with hundreds of business leaders across several states to organize her employer’s biggest event of the year, a corporate and social responsibility conference, that generally takes place every June in New York City. That conference, like countless other plans waylaid by the pandemic, is now

In the months since the novel coronavirus started spreading across the world, Bill Gates has been one of the most outspoken public figures with regards to the global response to the pandemic. However, Gates says he wishes he had “done more” to warn the world about the potential dangers of a global pandemic before coronavirus

Many successful people have daily routines – from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk – whether it’s an early wake up time, a certain exercise routine or making sure to get enough sleep.  Among those to have a routine is Kevin O’Leary, an entrepreneur and investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” And even amid

It’s no surprise that wellness expert and author Deepak Chopra is spending his days in quarantine, meditating, doing yoga and getting lots of sleep. “I’m so happy,” Chopra tells CNBC Make It. In fact, Chopra’s quarantine routine is similar to the quiet life he lead before the Covid-19 pandemic. Chopra, 73 and founder of non-profit

Millions of Americans are coping with stress and anxiety as they deal with the fear and reality of death and disease due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the economic fallout as a result of Covid-19. Nearly half (45%) of U.S. adults have reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to

As states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, some of the first businesses to shut down in March to minimize the spread of coronavirus are now beginning to reopen their doors. Workers within the retail, restaurant, hospitality, service and meatpacking industries are getting calls from their employers that it’s time to get back to work. But

As many restaurants around the world remain closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, one restaurant in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, is experimenting with a new way to dine out. Mediamatic ETEN, a vegan restaurant at the arts center Mediamatic Biotoop, set up greenhouses to test out allowing diners to follow social distancing measures while still eating

Balancing the demands of motherhood has never been easy. And, with Covid-19 forcing many women to be an employee, parent and teacher all at once, many working moms are having a hard time keeping it all together. In fact, 74% of U.S. mothers say they feel mentally worse since the pandemic began, according to a

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson must be doing something right. Last season, which was only his second year with the league, the 23-year-old was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. Jackson is the second player in NFL history to receive unanimous votes for the prestigious title (with fellow quarterback Tom Brady being the other in 2010).

After being selected No. 3 overall by Chicago in the 1984 NBA draft, Michael Jordan made an immediate impact on the Bulls organization.  Just weeks into his professional career, “everybody on that Bull team … knew he was the best player we had,” said the team’s former general manager Rod Thorn on an episode of

While some of Elon Musk’s pursuits in the area of brain health and technology may seem surreal, his personal health and fitness habits are pretty relatable. “The older I get, the harder [it is] to stay lean, that’s for sure,” the Tesla CEO said on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. In the

A former home of Walt Disney is on the market for $1.1 million.  The mid-century modern ranch is known as Disney’s “technicolor dream house” because of the “vibrant” decor throughout, according to listing agent Micheal Erives. Located in Palm Springs, California, the property was built for Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the

More than 70% of married couples choose to completely combine their finances, according to Kasey Eickmeyer, a postdoctoral researcher at Rutgers University. That means they’ll also face a lifetime of financial logistics to work through together. It’s important for couples to understand that ”marriage is a legal merger between two people,” says Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick, a financial advisor of O’Keeffe

When Sunny Dreyer got a text from her boss in late March to jump into quick Zoom call, she had a sinking feeling she knew what was coming. The 32-year-old L.A. resident had just heard news that Bird, the e-scooter company, laid off hundreds of employees in an effort to save the business as the

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is not shy regarding his opinion of legendary investor Warren Buffett. He once called Buffett’s signature investment strategy ”lame” on a Tesla earnings call. And on Thursday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Musk said he’s not the “biggest fan” of Buffett, whose job is “boring” but “important.” Buffett came

On March 16, San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued a stay-at-home order for the city, forcing many local businesses to shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. One of those businesses was popular flower company Farmgirl Flowers, which was started over nine years ago by Christina Stembel. The company, which provides customized flower arrangements to clients across