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How to invest your coronavirus payout

If you find yourself in the enviable position of being able to ponder how to invest your coronavirus payout, thank your lucky stars ... for plenty of reasons.

2021 Social Security could get a surprise boost after all

Even with gasoline prices plunging, one set of rising prices elsewhere could give retirees a raise come January.

Dumb expenses to slash from your budget now

Eliminate these hidden costs and free up some funds today.

Retirement concerns are booming during the pandemic

If you're worried about your senior years, you're not alone.

21 Things to Do to Prepare for a Coronavirus-Related Layoff

The coronavirus pandemic has put millions out of work. If a layoff looks likely for you, now is the time to prepare. Dust off that resume, spruce up your LinkedIn presence, reach out to former colleagues and employers, and take advantage of your health insurance while you have it.

Trump says he will block USPS aid if it doesn’t hike prices

The president said the postal agency should quadruple its package delivery prices.

Undervalued jobs we appreciate more than ever

Sometimes the most important jobs are the least lucrative. People working in childcare, healthcare, and hospitality are often unpaid and underappreciated, even though these jobs are crucial to society — especially during a pandemic. Data via the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows 24 jobs that yield too-small checks.

A problem is brewing in the beer industry: Kegs are going stale

The coronavirus pandemic stranded unused beer in stadiums, concert halls, restaurants and bars. Now brewers and distributors facing sizable losses have to figure out what to do with it all.

He was approved for a Paycheck Protection Program loan. Here's his advice to business owners who want one, too

Fabian Videla was one of the small-business owners to get approved for his $60,000 loan from the government, which should keep his employees paid for the next two months. Here's his advice to others trying to get one.

CBO: Deficit to soar to nearly $4 trillion as economy buckles

The agency’s sobering appraisal of the near-term job market comes after unemployment claims skyrocketed to 26 million over the last five weeks.