Stories Tagged as
Coronavirus recession
Businesses face new restrictions with no aid in sight
by
Justin Ho
Nov 24, 2020
During the first round of lockdowns earlier this year, small businesses could fall back on federal relief. Not this time.
Report warns of a worsening affordability crisis for renters
by
Amy Scott
Nov 19, 2020
The lowest-income households were more likely to lose wages and fall behind on rent.
New report says 12 million jobless workers are about to lose unemployment benefits
Nov 18, 2020
In just 38 days, 12 million jobless workers will lose their benefits. Talks on another relief bill have stalled in Congress.
Growth in retail sales is slowing. That's a bad sign for the economy
Nov 17, 2020
As goes the U.S. consumer, so goes the U.S. economy.
How small businesses are bracing for a COVID winter — or not
by
Erika Beras
Nov 16, 2020
Many that survived the shutdowns in the spring have a strategy, while others fear they just won't make it.
Few people are tapping 401(k)s, even without withdrawal penalties
Nov 12, 2020
The CARES Act made it easier to get money out of retirement savings early. But that only helps people with enough cushion to have a 401(k).
As bank account yields fall, deposits are on the rise
by
Justin Ho
Nov 12, 2020
People have been seeking safety for their money during the pandemic. With fewer things to spend it on, the cash piles up.
For public good, not for profit.
Consumer prices didn't rise in October. That may not be good news.
Nov 12, 2020
Low inflation is a sign that the recovery may be losing steam.
Paycheck Protection Program loans have been a lifeline — for some businesses
by
Justin Ho
Nov 11, 2020
Two PPP recipients discuss their relief loans and the challenges of staying open through the pandemic.
Nearly two job seekers for every job: What it's like to look for work now
Nov 10, 2020
The unemployment rate is down, and more people are returning to the labor force. But finding a job isn't easy.