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In this article TVAG-FF Axel Hefer, CEO of Trivago Trivago It’s been said there’s no gain without pain and that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Online travel search firm Trivago seem to have taken the sentiment to heart amid an ongoing pandemic that’s put its industry through the wringer for some 14 months.

pinstock | E+ | Getty Images The government wants to cover high-speed internet for millions of low-income Americans.   The $3.2 billion Federal Communications Commission program, the Emergency Broadband Benefit, covers $50 per month for high-speed internet service for eligible households, with a $75 monthly discount for those in Native American tribal areas.  “High-speed internet service

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday that the state would end its participation in federal unemployment programs June 26. Justin Merriman | Getty Images News | Getty Images More than a dozen states are withdrawing from pandemic-era unemployment programs — forgoing billions of dollars in federal funds that would otherwise flow to out-of-work residents. Here’s

In this article IRSA3-AR FatCamera | E+ | Getty Images There are only a few days left for individuals to file their 2020 tax returns without risking a penalty from the IRS. This year, the deadline for tax returns is Monday, May 17. In March, the IRS pushed back the date for individual returns due

kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images Putting away enough savings for retirement has always been a struggle for many Americans. One reason workers tend to fall short: They often dip into the money they have set aside for their golden years. Now, some experts and lawmakers are discussing one idea that could help workers avoid

Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. stock market is back in choppy waters. On Wednesday, all three major U.S. indices — the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq — slid on fears that rising inflation will lead to higher prices and boost interest rates, capping off a three-day losing streak in the market.

Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Patisserie in Chicago, is having a hard time finding workers. Source: Sophie Evanoff She managed to keep her bakery business afloat during the pandemic, but now Sophie Evanoff, owner of Vanille Patisserie in Chicago, can’t keep up with demand. The culprit: her inability to find workers. “It is to the

Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | DigitalVision | Getty Images New York City has joined a short but growing list of jurisdictions aiming to get workers into a retirement plan. Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill into law this week that will require most employers not offering a workplace plan to automatically enroll their workers

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the state of his American Rescue Plan from the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 5, 2021. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters President Joe Biden is calling for higher taxes on wealthy Americans to cover child care, paid family leave, education programs and other

kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images A new batch of $1,400 stimulus checks has been issued to Americans, bringing the total number of payments sent to about 165 million, or $388 billion. This marks the ninth set of payments since the $1,400 stimulus checks were authorized by Congress in March. The checks are for up

Justin Mackey, his wife, Cassie, and their three young children: Camdyn, 14, Connor, 7, and Charlie, 3. While Justin Mackey worked to rebuild his locksmith business, the 38-year-old was relying on getting a $420-a-week unemployment check for another four months. That money was a fraction of what he brought home before the pandemic shut down

Luis Alvarez | DigitalVision | Getty Images The April jobs report has ignited controversy over what some see as competing interests: unemployment benefits and returning to work. But there’s a way to get both — including the extra $300 a week. “The $300 is what will attract people back to work,” Susan Houseman, research director

Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty Images Americans will be able to stash away more money in health savings accounts next year. Individuals with self-only coverage will be able to save up to $3,650 in an HSA in 2022, the IRS announced Monday. Those with family coverage will be able to save $7,300. More from

Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Arkansas will end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26. Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images Tensions are flaring over a $300 supplement to weekly unemployment benefits. A weaker-than-expected April jobs report has led to outcry in some circles that the payments are fueling a labor shortage. The extra aid offers an incentive for

bymuratdeniz | iStock | Getty Images If you haven’t filed your 2020 tax return, the clock is ticking. The deadline for 2020 returns is Monday, May 17. In March, the IRS pushed back the date for individual returns due to the coronavirus pandemic, giving most Americans an extra month to file. Even with the additional

Mary Ann Sergeant Source: Kara Sergeant After a year of grappling with the pandemic, many baby boomers have made changes to their retirement plans.  Mary Ann Sergeant, 65, spent more than 15 years working as a pharmacy technician at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts. She wasn’t planning to retire from the community hospital for

Joan Slatkin/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images More than 1 in 4 unemployed Americans have been out of work for over a year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data issued Friday. Long-term joblessness has been rising steadily throughout the Covid pandemic and poses greater financial risks for affected households. Nearly 2.7 million people

VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Maybe you’ve seen one too many headlines about the explosive rise in value of dogecoin, or heard one too many stories about someone making a life-changing profit off the cryptocurrency, and now you’re ready to get in. You might be thinking, so what if the coin started

Flood waters stream down the road in Muhlenberg Township, Pennsylvania, after a major storm last August. Ben Hasty | MediaNews Group | Getty Images Continuing climate change and soaring lumber costs are two things you may need to consider when it comes to your homeowners insurance. Whether you live in an area prone to hurricanes,

Samuel Corum/Bloomberg via Getty Images At least 7 million people likely qualify for tax refunds on unemployment benefits received last year, a new report suggests. The American Rescue Plan, which President Joe Biden signed in March, waived federal tax on up to $10,200 of jobless benefits, per person, collected in 2020. Taxpayers qualify if their