As states begin to lift stay-at-home orders, some of the first businesses to shut down in March to minimize the spread of coronavirus are now beginning to reopen their doors. Workers within the retail, restaurant, hospitality, service and meatpacking industries are getting calls from their employers that it’s time to get back to work. But
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You get what you pay for — usually. But as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, many parents find themselves at home with their kids 24/7, while still paying child-care bills. With much of the nation still following some forms of social distancing measures, in many states child-care centers and preschools remain closed to everyone
Balancing the demands of motherhood has never been easy. And, with Covid-19 forcing many women to be an employee, parent and teacher all at once, many working moms are having a hard time keeping it all together. In fact, 74% of U.S. mothers say they feel mentally worse since the pandemic began, according to a
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson must be doing something right. Last season, which was only his second year with the league, the 23-year-old was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player. Jackson is the second player in NFL history to receive unanimous votes for the prestigious title (with fellow quarterback Tom Brady being the other in 2010).
After being selected No. 3 overall by Chicago in the 1984 NBA draft, Michael Jordan made an immediate impact on the Bulls organization. Just weeks into his professional career, “everybody on that Bull team … knew he was the best player we had,” said the team’s former general manager Rod Thorn on an episode of
While some of Elon Musk’s pursuits in the area of brain health and technology may seem surreal, his personal health and fitness habits are pretty relatable. “The older I get, the harder [it is] to stay lean, that’s for sure,” the Tesla CEO said on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. In the
A former home of Walt Disney is on the market for $1.1 million. The mid-century modern ranch is known as Disney’s “technicolor dream house” because of the “vibrant” decor throughout, according to listing agent Micheal Erives. Located in Palm Springs, California, the property was built for Disney and his wife, Lillian, in 1962, according to the
More than 70% of married couples choose to completely combine their finances, according to Kasey Eickmeyer, a postdoctoral researcher at Rutgers University. That means they’ll also face a lifetime of financial logistics to work through together. It’s important for couples to understand that ”marriage is a legal merger between two people,” says Kristin O’Keeffe Merrick, a financial advisor of O’Keeffe
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is not shy regarding his opinion of legendary investor Warren Buffett. He once called Buffett’s signature investment strategy ”lame” on a Tesla earnings call. And on Thursday’s episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast, Musk said he’s not the “biggest fan” of Buffett, whose job is “boring” but “important.” Buffett came
On March 16, San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued a stay-at-home order for the city, forcing many local businesses to shut down amid the coronavirus pandemic. One of those businesses was popular flower company Farmgirl Flowers, which was started over nine years ago by Christina Stembel. The company, which provides customized flower arrangements to clients across
The number of people looking for work is at historic levels. At the same time, because of shelter-in-place restrictions due to Covid-19, the rules around job hunting have changed. For those who have been laid off, furloughed or edged out of positions amid the coronavirus pandemic, landing a new job will be challenging, yet there are
In 1977, when Warren Buffett’s son Peter turned 19, he received his inheritance — proceeds from the sale of his grandfather’s farm, which his father converted into $90,000 worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock. “It was understood that I should expect nothing more,” Peter, an Emmy Award-winning musician and philanthropist, writes in his 2010 memoir “Life
The coronavirus pandemic has forced schools to shut their doors and forced students to take their classes — and exams — online. This year, some 3.4 million students are registered to take AP Exams, which are designed to test high school students’ understanding of college-level material, online between May 11 and May 22. With schools across
Charles Schwab has released more details about its new fractional investing feature, which is reportedly debuting June 9. Called Schwab Stock Slices, investors will be able to trade fractional shares of any S&P 500 company starting at $5 each. Traditionally, to buy an individual stock you needed to at least cover the price of one share,
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Chicago-based millennial Alex Sanchez earned more than $230,000 last year. The bulk of his income came from his day job: He works about 60 hours a week as an overhead lineman for an electrical utilities company. Between his $120,000 base salary, $10,000 annual bonus and overtime pay, he makes more than $200,000. The 25-year-old also brings
Andrew Prignitz is a certified financial planner who has helped many clients navigate uncertain times. Prignitz says the coronavirus presents unprecedented challenges, but being proactive and having a solid plan will be key for anyone looking to make ends meet. Watch this video to learn what else Prignitz reccommends you do when you lose your
The coronavirus pandemic has upended countless jobs and even entire industries, leaving many wondering which will emerge out of the other side. One industry likely to endure — or even thrive — under the virus, is artificial intelligence (AI), which could offer a glimpse into one of the rising careers of the future. “This outbreak is creating
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As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Alissa and Freudys Perez, a married couple from Kissimmee, Florida, are both out of work. On March 28, Alissa was furloughed from her job as director of public relations and marketing communications at Marriott International. Less than two weeks earlier, Freudys had been temporarily laid off from his job as