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How Patients with Lasting Symptoms of COVID Can Apply for Disability
Financial Planning Those who can no longer work because of COVID-19 may qualify for these benefits but the approval process can be a difficult road.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
Becoming an Investor A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experience in the sector, about pot's potential. Also: unemployment insurance versus a tight labor market.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Pandemic Brings New Scams, Too
Scams Billions in stimulus funds create new opportunities for fraud ranging from unemployment benefits to vaccine cards.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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The IRS Just Sent More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks
Coronavirus and Your Money With the latest batch, Uncle Sam has now sent tax refunds to over 11 million Americans for the $10,200 unemployment compensation tax exemption.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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The Basics of Unemployment Benefits: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, How Much You’ll Get
Coronavirus and Your Money Unemployment insurance is a joint state and federal program that provides those out of work with temporary yet steady income to help them financially. In a big shift, the self-employed now qualify for benefits.
By Marc A. Wojno Published
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6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch
Coronavirus and Your Money From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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American Workers Get Enhanced Unemployment Benefits as Biden Signs Stimulus Package
Coronavirus and Your Money The American Rescue Plan extends bonus payments of $300 per week and offers a tax break for unemployment benefits collected in 2020.
By Marc A. Wojno Published
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New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
Women & Money The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Cheng talks about how she's helping her clients cope. Also: What dad taught us about personal finance.
By David Muhlbaum Published
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Will Identity Theft Victims Have to Pay Tax on Unemployment Benefits They Didn't Receive?
taxes Scammers were busy last year filing bogus unemployment benefit claims using stolen personal information. Here's what the IRS has to say about taxes for ID theft victims.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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