On March 27, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help individual workers and small businesses cope with the economic downturn of the coronavirus pandemic. Under the bill, individuals will receive a one-time check of $1,200 if they earn an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less, and they will receive a
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From baking to puzzles, the Covid-19 quarantine might have you turning to hobbies that you never had time for before. If you’re looking for a calming weekend art project, Disney has free drawing classes on YouTube. You can learn how to draw some of the most popular Disney characters, from Elsa from “Frozen” to Goofy.
The difficulties of social isolation can also present an opportunity to reinvent yourself, according to Barbara Corcoran, an investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” “One of the most wonderful things, or probably the only wonderful thing about this pandemic,” she tells Grow, “is you have a lot of time to actually assess what you want to do
If you’ve been quarantined due to Covid-19 stay-at-home orders, you might be eager to travel again — or at least visit your favorite places. Thanks to virtual reality (VR), it is possible to “visit” places around the world without leaving home. Experts say these virtual excursions provide more than just entertainment; VR experiences, especially immersive
CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 18 of 30. Bank account fees keep climbing. The
As the U.S. economy has slowed to stem the surge of coronavirus, unemployment levels have hit record highs. Since March 16th, roughly 26.4 million Americans have filed for unemployment. But each state has been affected differently by the health and economic impacts of coronavirus. And now, a small number of states have started to push
The 2020 NFL draft took place virtually on Thursday night. The Cincinnati Bengals selected former LSU standout Joe Burrow with the first pick. The 23-year-old quarterback, who is among a select few to have won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship in the same season, celebrated from his home in Athens County, Ohio, with his
Billionaire Bill Gates continues to be one of the most outspoken public figures on the subject of coronavirus, which the Microsoft co-founder has dubbed “the first modern pandemic.” Gates has also made it clear that he sees the pandemic as a “nightmare” and an era-defining event whose effects will linger for years. “It’s going to
Javon Kinlaw is part of an incredibly exclusive club, as one of just a handful of college football players who are expected to be early first-round selections when the 2020 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night. But Kinlaw’s story becomes even more unique than his fellow soon-to-be NFL draft picks when you consider just
When Jyri Engestrom, a 42-year-old entrepreneur who runs a small early stage venture fund in San Francisco, California, read an article in the Guardian newspaper about an Italian village that tested its entire community for the novel coronavirus and was reportedly able to eradicate the virus by doing so, he was inspired. Engestrom wanted to do
I was 35 when I lost my job as a legal courier in San Jose, California. It was 2009, and the economy had lost nearly six million jobs since the Great Recession began in 2007. Finding work was nearly impossible. At one point, I juggled three jobs that paid a total of less than $500
Nearly every aspect of living and working has been upended by the coronavirus pandemic. Running essential errands, checking on friends and family, caring for kids while school is shut down and staying healthy have all become harder. On top of all that, workers are simultaneously worried about job security and may be logging longer, more distracted hours in
From logistical issues, like finding someone to do your grocery shopping, to emotional ones, such as coping with anxiety and depression in isolation, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront an experience that can be strangely uncomfortable for many: asking for help. This is not always an easy task, even outside of a pandemic,
The U.S. is currently grappling with unprecedented levels of unemployment and is predicted to experience a coronavirus-induced recession at least through 2021. As of April 17, over 22 million American workers had lost their jobs due to coronavirus. Alexander Colvin, a labor and employment researcher and dean of the ILR School at Cornell University tells
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend bought a $5.1 million modern contemporary house in West Hollywood, California – just a short distance from the couple’s current Beverly Hills home, which they purchased for $14.1 million in 2016. The couple’s real estate portfolio also includes two penthouses in New York City, both located in the downtown Manhattan neighborhood
Roughly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last month while the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy. But those numbers only account for people who’ve been able to get past site crashes, never-ending wait times by phone and other logistical challenges in order to file an unemployment claim with their state office.
As businesses remain closed due the coronavirus pandemic, nearly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment during the past month. And with more layoffs expected, the job market will only continue to get more competitive. The simple truth is that most job seekers won’t get hired right away, which is why it’s important to know
Many Americans are grappling with what to do with their retirement savings, uncertain whether to head for the exits or buy more stocks on sale. The recently passed CARES Act makes it easier for you to tap your 401(k) and retirement accounts, but there could be significant long-term consequences for your financial security. I spoke
If you and your partner are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic may have on your job security or finances, it’s a good idea to start working together now to shore up the stability of your household. To help you get started, here are five tips from financial experts on what to do now
CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 13 of 30. If your heart raced the last