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47% of Americans will return to dining at restaurants as soon as they open again. More from Yahoo! Finance @ https://yhoo.it/2Zvw1qj

U.S. Consumer Prices dip to the lowest point since 2008. MarketWatch has more @ https://on.mktw.net/2LmFYxRView Remote Post

Maybe you scored a piece of the more than $349 billion in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding initially made available as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Or perhaps you’re anxiously waiting to hear if you’re getting a slice of the additional $310 billion PPP pie Congress authorized in the latest relief package. As of May 6, 2020, more than 2.4 million loans, worth more than $183 billion, have been approved as part of the second round of PPP funding, according to SBA data. 

A PPP loan, which can be made in amounts of …

The number-one pressure on small-business owners right now is payroll. Whether you’re a sole proprietor one-person-show or a company with 500 employees, you’ve certainly felt the pressure. Maybe you’ve already stopped paying yourself, have laid off workers or cut hours. Well, you can thank your federal government for the best aid program recently offered for small business, the Paycheck Protection Program loan (aka Coronavirus Stimulus Loan, or PPP Loan).

The PPP Loan was signed into law on March 27, 2020. On March 31, the SBA issued its guidance and sample application for the loan to be used by banks. Here’s a summary of …

In this very difficult time, I know you are concerned about the financial health of your family, friends, and employees. Below is summary information for the Economic Security Act of 2020 and some important lessons learned. Please visit our website blog, http://www.pjsservicesgroup.com/blog/, for more articles and information.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 & Other Related COVID-19 Government Actions

Key Takeaways

Individuals & Families

  • Recovery Rebate Check$1200 per person$500 per child under 17Expected payouts to occur in late April and/or early May. Tax Credit for 2020 Phase out at $150k married filing joint, $112,500

CNBC lists 5 steps that women can take to become the chief financial officers of their lives @ https://cnb.cx/3b9U5Cn

Whole life insurance can potentially build cash value. Forbes explains how it is designed to work @ http://bit.ly/2RQ08mS

What are the 7 biggest threats to family wealth? Read this Worth post and see if you agree or disagree with the list: http://bit.ly/303czz8

Fast Company asks if working from home or remotely is better for women. More @ http://bit.ly/3d3O379

This Forbes post explains why employers should try to offer contingent work to women employees who become caregivers: http://bit.ly/2FeniNN