Samantha Fields
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Pandemic could cause twice as much homelessness as the Great Recession
Jan 14, 2021
COVID-related unemployment could cause about 600,000 people to become homeless over the next three years, according to a report from the Economic Roundtable.
How baby bonds could help close the racial wealth gap
Jan 13, 2021
A proposed $1,000 savings account for every baby born in the U.S. could improve future outcomes for an entire generation of families.
Will Capitol attack hike security costs for Biden inauguration?
Jan 11, 2021
The pandemic likely saved money for the Secret Service budget during the 2020 campaign.
Will January bring more hiring?
Jan 8, 2021
The latest COVID relief package will have a positive effect on the economy as soon as this month.
New rule lets companies treat some employees as gig workers
Jan 7, 2021
Usually there are lots of benefits and protections that come with being an employee instead of a gig worker, like being paid the minimum wage.
Marriage and divorce are way down, study suggests
Jan 6, 2021
Divorce is expensive, and many couples may not have the economic resources right now to split up.
The latest pandemic relief measure increases SNAP benefits
Jan 5, 2021
Advocates say the food assistance increase should help reduce food insecurity for households that qualify.
Congress lets paid sick, family and medical leave mandate expire
Jan 1, 2021
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act required many employers to offer COVID-related paid sick and family leave. Not anymore.
Has 2020's spike in support for Black-owned business carried through to the holidays?
Dec 24, 2020
The pandemic has been hard on Black-owned businesses.
Consumer spending and personal income fell. That's bad news for the economy
Dec 23, 2020
With stimulus checks long gone and unemployment benefits running out, many consumers are less willing to spend.