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Those $1,200 Emergency Payments Are Arriving — And Debt Collectors May Be Eyeing Them

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By Chris Arnold | April 13, 2020 Those $1,200 federal payments to help Americans through the coronavirus crisis have started arriving in some people’s bank accounts via direct deposit. But many people will have to wait longer — and there could be pitfalls, such as debt collectors grabbing the money before you do. Those who’ll […]

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CARES Act allows the unemployed to take on a side gig and still collect benefits – here’s why you should tread carefully

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By Elisabeth Buchwald April 6, 2020 If you’re one of the 6.6 million Americans who filed for unemployment benefits last week there’s a good chance you’re anxiously waiting for a check to arrive in the mail. In the meantime, you might consider taking on gig work. What you may have given less consideration to is

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Economist’s Advice for Waiters and Tipped Workers: Submit Unemployment Claims Now

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By Stephania Jimenez March 27, 2020 Waiters and waitresses are among the lowest-paid workers in the United States. And times are getting harder for them during the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m concerned they may be hurting the most,” said Villanova Economics Professor David Fiorenza. As businesses close as a result of the outbreak, more workers have

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