May 1, 2020

Work won’t be the same after COVID-19

A worker disinfects workspaces in an office. Fewer workdays could reduce the number of people in one place at one time. Rob Carr/Getty Images

Plus, fiscal vs. monetary policy, the crush of customer service calls and where those $1,200 checks are going.

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Check Your Balance ™️

Do I still need to pay my student loans? What the CARES Act offers for COVID-19 relief

by Samantha Fields

Apr 9, 2020

Most federal student loans qualify for a temporary suspension during the coronavirus pandemic, but not all.

The CARES Act temporarily suspends most federal student loan payments, but not all.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

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COVID-19

How are you spending your $1,200 relief payment?

by Kimberly Adams

May 1, 2020

Americans are paying back friends, buying necessities, paying bills and giving to charity.

Some people are donating stimulus checks while others are using it for essentials.

Mario Tama/Getty Images

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COVID-19

Reopening could mean redesigning schedules as well as floor plans

by Meghan McCarty Carino

May 1, 2020

Without space to social distance, a 4-day workweek could give workers room.

A worker disinfects workspaces in an office. Fewer workdays could reduce the number of people in one place at one time.

Rob Carr/Getty Images

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COVID-19

It can be stressful to be a customer-service rep right now

by Kristin Schwab

May 1, 2020

They're dealing with high call volumes, difficult questions and chatty customers.

A worker at a call center. Many companies are trying to satisfy customer demand with online solutions.

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Music from the episode

Headlines (feat. Westside Gunn, Conway & Benny) DJ Premier, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny The Butcher

Nightlite Bonobo, Bajka

Forever and Ever Sun Glitters, Steffaloo

Telephone Lady Gaga, Beyoncé

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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