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Tuesday, 28 April 2020

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The Daily Money: How to save money during a pandemic

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tuesday, April 28

It's Tuesday, Daily Money readers. It's Brett Molina back again with the Money and Tech headlines you need to start your day.

Saving money has been more critical than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, as the economy reels and millions of Americans lose jobs. Here are some tips to follow to save money.

Because of the economic upheaval, some states are allowing businesses to reopen to get people back to work. But what happens when an employee contracts the coronavirus? Is the employer liable?

In other coronavirus-related news:

Testing. Pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens ramp up free tests at stores.

Bills. AT&T, Comcast and Verizon extend services to halt late fees, account terminations.

Stimulus checks. Here's how the dispersal of funds break down by state.

Need another helping of Money and Tech news? Keep scrolling.

Brett Molina, Money/Tech editor

13. You don't use coupons     Supermarket coupons, frequently sponsored by manufacturers to introduce new products or stimulate sales, are a great way to save money. Published in newspapers, online, and in flyers, they typically offer substantial discounts or two-for-one deals. One study computed that marketers distributed coupons for food, drink, tobacco, clothing, and household items worth $470 billion last year, but consumers redeemed only $4.6 billion worth. Some people don't like to use coupons because they associate them with lower socio-economic groups -- but statistics show that shoppers with a college education and household incomes of $100,000 and up are twice as likely to use coupons as those at lower income and education levels.

How to save money during a pandemic

Some coupon clippers are putting the scissors down amid coronavirus pandemic. Because of COVID-19, a few stores have stopped accepting paper coupons.

Who's liable if workers get sick as economy reopens?

A Walmart employee wearing a mask and plastic glov

Mastercard's plan to expand digital payments

A hand using a payment card with a reader.

Is Apple's $399 iPhone SE worth it? Yes.

Stimulus funds: How many in each state will get $1,200?

Verizon, AT&T and Comcast extend COVID offers

Small business loan program restarts with issues

Sign saying a business is closed due to COVID-19

CVS, Walgreens ramp up free coronavirus tests

Healthcare workers take swab tests from citizens a

How do I say no to my boss's pyramid scheme? Ask HR

If it looks like a pyramid scheme, it probably is.

Tyson chairman warns of 'meat shortages'

Workers are separated by sheeting at a Tyson Foods

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Monday, 27 April 2020

Posted by Unknown - 05:45

The Daily Money: Time to rebalance your 401(k)?

The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Monday, April 27

Happy Monday, Daily Money readers. Brett Molina here to deliver all the big Money and Tech headlines to kick off your week.

Let's start with an account many of us are likely worried about during the coronavirus crisis: the 401(k). Wild market swings have not been fun to experience if you have a retirement account. We break down whether it's a good time to rebalance your holdings.

If you're the parent or caregiver to a young child who needs diapers, you can breathe easier now. Diapers and wipes were among the key items missing from store shelves due to shortages. The good news: Those shortages are starting to ease up.

Finally, all of us can use a break from time to time as we navigate these challenging times, which is why Google is launching a series of Doodles – those cute illustrations featuring the company's logo – devoted to some of its most famous games.

Want more headlines? Keep scrolling.

Brett Molina, Money/Tech Editor

Is now the time to rebalance your 401(k)?

Wild swings in the stock market can hurt 401(k)s in two ways. Emotions can take over and an investor's asset mix can get out of wack. What can you do?