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Early in the pandemic, fewer Americans paid their credit card bills late
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Justin Ho
Jan 26, 2021
Government relief checks helped.
Lenders start processing the second round of PPP loans
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Justin Ho
Jan 25, 2021
Bankers say the process is running a lot more smoothly this time, in part because they have a better sense of what to expect.
Biden orders OSHA to strengthen COVID-19 safety rules
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Justin Ho
Jan 22, 2021
The order also asks OSHA to strengthen its workplace enforcement efforts.
Some banks are lending less in an uncertain economy
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Justin Ho
Jan 21, 2021
Many businesses are nervous about borrowing right now. And banks aren't earning much on the loans they are making.
After closing their doors, restaurant owners ask, "What's next?"
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Justin Ho
Jan 20, 2021
With over 100,000 eateries closing for good during the pandemic, restaurateurs are making crucial personal and professional decisions, often focusing on how to stay in the food industry.
Biden's nomination of Dr. Rachel Levine sends signal about LGBTQ health protections
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Justin Ho
Jan 20, 2021
If confirmed, Levine, a transgender woman, would take a top health care role as assistant secretary of health.
Big banks' profits are doing better than the economy
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Justin Ho
Jan 15, 2021
They've been raking in money thanks to the strong stock market, companies' appetite for debt and initial public offerings.
Small businesses don't see much cause for optimism
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Justin Ho
Jan 12, 2021
Just 3% say they're feeling bullish enough to borrow money, despite interest rates near historic lows.
New PPP changes aim to serve businesses owned by marginalized communities
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Justin Ho
Jan 12, 2021
A Black-owned bank CEO in South Carolina says the new PPP applicants he's seen are businesses owned by women and people of color.
Global food prices hit 3-year high
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Justin Ho
Jan 7, 2021
Supermarkets don’t have much leeway to absorb higher food costs, so they're quickly passed on to consumers.