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True Or False: Refinancing during COVID-19

No one can accurately predict how long COVID-19 will continue to disrupt our lives, jobs or the economy at large. Whenever there’s that much uncertainty, mortgage rates can be volatile.  That volatility has many asking whether this is a smart time to refinance your home or condo. There’s no crystal …

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Housing Industry in USA and Australia

COVID-19 has been one of the many plagues that have wreaked havoc on our earth in recent history. It took us all by surprise because we never expected to experience this particular disease in such a global scale in today’s modern world. It is a global pandemic that has affected …

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The Margin: Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York provides a daily update on the COVID-19 pandemic — watch live video stream here

Along with daily news briefings by President Donald Trump and the White House coronavirus task force, daily updates from top governors, notably Andrew Cuomo of New York, Gavin Newsom of California and J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, have emerged as must-see events of this pandemic period. Key Words:New York Gov. Cuomo …

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COVID-19 stimulus checks: What you need to know

By now, you’ve heard a lot about the COVID-19 stimulus checks, and maybe you’re even one of the millions of Americans who have already received one; the first delivery started dropping earlier this week.  There’s a lot of online chatter about who’s eligible, how much to expect and when checks …

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The Margin: Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York provides a daily update on the COVID-19 pandemic — watch it live here

Along with daily news briefings by President Donald Trump and the White House coronavirus task force, daily updates from top governors, notably Andrew Cuomo of New York, Gavin Newsom of California and J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, have emerged as must-see events of this pandemic period. Key Words:Cuomo invokes Alexander Hamilton …

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Business in the Age of COVID-19: How can the companies that help us pay for goods survive a coronavirus shutdown?

This article is part of a series tracking the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on major businesses, and will be updated. It was originally published April 14. As the COVID-19 outbreak curtails consumer spending, some younger payment-processing companies are getting creative, while the stalwarts are betting their resilient business models …

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Can I skip a mortgage payment because of COVID-19?

The coronavirus pandemic has us all concerned about our health, the safety of friends and family and about our jobs. Businesses that haven’t closed have probably seen a significant loss of revenue, leading to record numbers of workers experiencing a partial or total loss of income. While waiting to return …

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Should You Hire a Handyman During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything people have ever seen before. This pandemic is impacting people all over the world; forcing businesses to shut down, people to stay home, and grocery stores to run out of supplies. However, life isn’t going to stop because of the global pandemic, people still …

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Their Stories: Denis Vincent, an affable dentist and passionate skier, is British Columbia’s first death of COVID-19

Dr. Denis Vincent was in the business of smiles.  His patients say he was a talented dentist, but remember him most vividly for his gift of making others feel good.  “You knew he had competency, but he was also a people person. He made you feel at ease,” said longtime …

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