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Personal Finance Daily: How much reduced unemployment benefits could slash consumer spending and when people with COVID-19 pose the greatest risk of spreading the virus

Hi there, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Will a vaccine protect me? Does sunshine help? These are the most widely shared COVID-19 myths and conspiracy theories Cold weather, snow, sunshine, antibiotics, vitamins and alcohol do NOT protect you from coronavirus. But what about goggles or wearing masks …

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Here’s how much a reduction in extra unemployment benefits could slash consumer spending

Until July 31, some 30 million jobless Americans received an extra $ 600 a week in unemployment benefits on top of what they would have received from their state as part of the $ 2 trillion CARES Act stimulus package that was passed in March. As a result, the average …

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Personal Finance Daily: The perils of waiting 10 days or more to get a COVID-19 test result, and consumer complaints to the CFPB are skyrocketing as the coronavirus outbreak continues

TGIF, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Consumer complaints to the CFPB are skyrocketing as the coronavirus outbreak continues ‘The database is like a canary in the coal mine.’ This fizzy canned cocktail has a hint of honey — and a soft spot for bees Siponey Royale combines …

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