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Most Americans’ retirement savings were low before the pandemic
May 15, 2020

Most Americans’ retirement savings were low before the pandemic

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The economic slump is making some Americans spend down liquid assets. Ian Waldie/Getty Images
...Now they might dip into those funds. Plus: new retail sales numbers and the Americans staying away from hospitals even when they need care.

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COVID-19

It’s safe to see your doctor, ailing health-care industry tells prospective patients

by Erika Beras
May 15, 2020
Fear of contracting coronavirus is keeping people away from routine health care visits — and even emergency rooms.
The emergency entrance at a hospital in New York. Hospitals nationwide are suffering financially as people fear infection and stay away.
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QR codes and dramatic vistas: tips for traveling during the pandemic

by Jennifer Pak
May 15, 2020
Traveling will look very different during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourists at Mount Cangshan in China's Yunnan province undergo temperature checks and QR code scans before entering the park.
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What do April's dismal retail sales mean for chains filing Chapter 11?

by Marielle Segarra
May 15, 2020
Retail sales numbers fell by more than 16% in April. For clothing retailers, they were down by 79%.
A store closing its doors in Chicago. Sales have plummeted, especially for apparel shops.
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Downturn leads some to withdraw early from retirement accounts

by Sabri Ben-Achour
May 15, 2020
Almost a third of people in a LendingTree survey said they were withdrawing from retirement accounts
The economic slump is making some Americans spend down liquid assets.
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I'd Rather Be with You Bootsy Collins
Yin And Yang Uyama Hiroto
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Mind Playing Tricks on Me Geto Boys

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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