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  1. 7 ways America's economy could change forever under Biden, from a top economics professor
    President Biden's spending plans are shaking up how people think about economic policy. Debt fears are out, full employment and direct benefits are in, and inflation is the new big risk. Here are 7 major shifts in thinking on government aid, according to a top economics professor. See more stories on Insider's business
  2. 7 Ways Rental Properties Can Help You Retire Early
    Once upon a time, workers saved up a nest egg over the course of a 40-50 year career, and then spent it down in retirement. And hoped they didn't run out money before kicking the bucket.
  3. 9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
    The IRS allows penalty-free early withdrawals from traditional IRAs in certain circumstances, called hardship provisions. Hardship provisions spare you the 10% penalty, but not taxes, on the withdrawn sum. IRA early withdrawals that can be penalty-free include expenses for healthcare, college, childbirth, and a first h
  4. CFOs worried about second wave of coronavirus
    CFOs are concerned about a new wave of COVID-19 infections leading to a further economic downturn, according to a survey Monday from Big Four firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, as their companies also confront issues related to racial inequality amid the Black Lives Matter protests. PwC’s sixth COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey foun
  5. Emerging Financially Healthy After a Gray Divorce
    Laura and Caroline are in their late 50s. Friends since meeting at a playgroup for their toddlers, both were in long-term, seemingly happy marriages.
  6. GDP roars past pre-pandemic levels. Where does the economy go from here?
    WASHINGTON — Even with production glitches, transportation bottlenecks and labor shortages, the U. S. economy grew in the second quarter at one of the fastest rates in decades, lifting the nation’s total output above where it was before COVID-19 hit, according to government data released Thursday. “That we were able to
  7. How to incorporate the Sustainable Development Goals into your business
    Since their launch five years ago, the U. N.’s Sustainable Development Goals have been the topic of conversation in corporate sustainability. Then came COVID-19, threatening our health and the health of our loved ones, upheaving the economy, and causing us to rethink how we work and live, the conversation has shifted.
  8. Inflation is seen as the stock market's boogeyman as the economy recovers. We asked 3 experts if the fears are warranted - or if concerns are overblown.
    Core PCE (personal consumption expenditures), rose to 3.5% in the first quarter, marking its second-fastest pace of growth since 2011. Fed chair Jerome Powell says inflation is "transitory" and will pass once economic activity normalizes. We asked three experts if they stand with Powell or believe inflation might be a
  9. Inflation Rate Spikes As Retail Workers Quit And Chairman Powell Deflects
    WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell testifies during a hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee July 17, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.
  10. Is A Secured Or Unsecured Loan Better For Bad Credit?
    This article explores secured and unsecured loans, comparing their pros, cons, and suitability if you have poor credit. It will also cover key factors to consider when choosing between the two and provide alternative financing options for those who may not qualify for traditional loans.