KEY POINTS Some small business owners worry they won’t qualify for the government’s stimulus because they have already laid off staff. This common misconception about the Paycheck Protection Program could cost them millions in relief aid. “When we got the order we were non-essential, that
Americans owe more than $1.7 trillion in student debt. And if you’re like many current or prospective parents, you want your kids to go to college without taking on massive loans. But knowing how much to save and the best way to save it can be a
Pictured: Mark Henick A few days ago, I found myself sitting on the edge of our half-assembled bed — my stomach tight and nauseous. “What’s wrong?” my wife asked, having noticed my rapidly failing efforts to keep it together. Since the coronavirus pandemic, I’d been spending mostly sleepless
You may be wondering how secure your job is. Don’t give into the negative feelings for too long, though. “You have to stay ahead of the game,” said Claire Bissot, managing director of CBIZ Human Resources Services in Roanoke, Virginia. “Ditch your ‘woe is me’
KEY POINTS With fewer people on the road, auto insurers are offering customers discounts. However, consumer advocates say they could be doing more. Here’s what you need to know. Talaj With most Americans under stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak, the roads are quieter –
KEY POINTS The average cost to treat a hospitalized patient with coronavirus is $30,000, according to a study. Regardless of the amount, the tab wouldn’t be picked up entirely by patients with insurance. Even if you don’t have coverage, you may not end up getting
KEY POINTS For many students and parents, the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on their ability to pay for college. Here’s some advice for families, from securing more financial aid to finding additional scholarship money. If all goes well, Kaylee Klein, 18, will begin
KEY POINTS Were you looking for a new job when the pandemic hit? Or are you out of work because of the coronavirus? CNBC spoke with hiring experts about how to still land a job during this trying time. A Japanese male businessman typing on