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The rich seize historic chance to pass on wealth tax-free

Rich Americans are taking advantage of an unprecedented opportunity, made possible by the coronavirus pandemic, to transfer money to their children and grandchildren tax-free.

Coronavirus is changing home appraisals, and some borrowers don't need them

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are quietly being more generous with appraisal waivers.

$500B lending plan won't require companies to save jobs, limit execs' pay

Critics say the program, set up jointly by the Federal Reserve and Treasury Department, could allow large companies that take the federal help to reward shareholders and executives without saving any jobs.

Treasury: Checks sent to dead people should be returned

If you received a relief check for a deceased relative, you should think twice before spending that money.

What you can do if coronavirus is threatening your retirement

These strategies offer different ways to approach retirement plans according to one's needs at this time of great upheaval and insecurity.

50 remote jobs that can pay well

Staying at home and practicing social distancing to help halt the spread of the dangerous disease, means plenty of people are looking for jobs they can perform remotely.

10 things to know about filing for unemployment

For many laid-off workers, this may be their first time dealing with the unemployment-benefits system, which is itself under stress as a result of the astronomical increase in new claims

These products are coming back to store shelves soon

You can expect to see these staples back on supermarket shelves soon.

The number of COVID-19 cases per capita in each state

Nearly 600,000 people in the United States had been diagnosed with COVID-19 as of Tuesday April 14, by far the most confirmed cases of any country in the world.

How Netflix grew from a rental service to a household name

Here's everything you need to know about the streaming service getting the world through lockdown.

How America's biggest companies are impacted by COVID-19

The country’s major corporations employ millions of people — and many of them are under incredible strain and facing an uncertain future.

Cities where home prices plummeted as early as February

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major upheaval in virtually every major industry in the United States as Americans have stayed at home and avoided nonessential purchases.

Iconic US brands that aren't made in America

Manufacturing in the United States has generally been on a downward trend over the past four decades with many “American” companies seeking cheaper labor overseas. From Ford to G.I. Joe, these are just a few of the most unexpected companies that have actually outsourced their manufacturing.

How grocery stores have fared during the pandemic

Grocery stores in dozens of states have seen a surge of shoppers searching for supplies and stockpiling food, and those in eight states have had over 50% sales growth year over year.

Each state's rules for staying at home and social distancing

To slow the spread of the novel coronavirus and save lives by keeping the local health care systems from being overwhelmed, each state has implemented its own set of rules -- at different times and at varying degrees or restrictiveness.

What to cut out of your budget during a pandemic

The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an economic crisis. Here's how you can save money during this uncertain time. The post What to Cut Out of Your Budget During a Pandemic appeared first on Reader's Digest.

American businesses temporarily laying off the most people

While several of the largest U.S. companies -- including Walmart, CVS, Amazon and Walgreens -- are actually hiring, Americans working at some of the largest and most famous U.S. companies have been slammed by furloughs and layoffs.