A chart shows how pandemic-era relief programs are reducing poverty, particularly among children—just as they are about to end. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY Government Relief Programs Are Causing Poverty to Plummet A chart shows how pandemic-era relief programs are reducing poverty, particularly among children—just as they are about to end. READ MORE > More Stories: Democrats Make Last-Minute Bid To Extend Eviction Ban President Joe Biden has called on Congress to extend the nationwide eviction moratorium, which expires July 31, and Democratic lawmakers say they will try. READ MORE  > SPONSORED BY Fidelity Investments Retirement concerns for Black Americans Explore factors that threaten financial security for many Black Americans and see ways to help close the financial wellness gap among underrepresented employees. LEARN MORE > Jobless Claims Drop to 400,000 The number of people initiating claims for unemployment insurance fell last week, but still remained twice as high as it was before the downturn began in February 2020. READ MORE > Consumers Add Juice to the Economic Recovery 11.8% - That's how much more consumers spent in the second quarter compared with the first, as people took advantage of a reopening economy and government relief. READ MORE > Can College Students Get Unemployment? College students typically do not qualify for unemployment benefits, but other types of assistance exist. Learn what students and recent grads can do. READ MORE > US Economy Grows 6.5%, Now Above Pre-Pandemic Peak The U.S. economy hit a key milestone in the second quarter, surpassing its pre-pandemic peak thanks to a burst in spending from consumers. READ MORE > Mortgage Rates & Trends, July 29, 2021 Interest rates on many major mortgage types rose for a second day, pulling away from the average lows they recently hit. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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If you're planning a return to the office, you may want to revisit your budget so you're not surprised by costs you've forgotten—like commuting and lunch. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY Returning to the Office? Consider Your Extra Expenses If you're planning a return to the office, you may want to revisit your budget so you're not surprised by costs you've forgotten—like commuting and lunch. READ MORE > More Stories: New Website Makes Rental Aid Easier To Find A website launched Wednesday makes it easier to connect with Emergency Rental Assistance, a federal program that pays the rent for financially struggling tenants. READ MORE  > SPONSORED BY SECFI Ready to Exercise Your Stock Options? Exercising stock options can offer significant benefits, but it's often complicated. These expert insights can help you get it right. LEARN MORE > IRS Sends More Refunds for Jobless Benefit Adjustment The IRS is issuing 1.5 million more refunds this week to taxpayers who didn't take an unemployment benefits exclusion and ended up overpaying their 2020 taxes. READ MORE > Eviction Ban Enters Its Final Days 3 - That's how many days are left on a nationwide eviction moratorium as renters behind on payments face the end of a pandemic-era safety net measure. READ MORE > Fed Says It's Not Raising Rates, Inflation Not Alarming The Fed said it will continue to support the economy until it sees more improvement in the jobs market. It still expects recent price spikes to be temporary. READ MORE > How To Write an Invoice for Services Rendered A service-based invoice is used by businesses that provide paid professional services to clients. Learn what to include in an invoice and how to use an invoice template. READ MORE > Mortgage Rates & Trends, July 28, 2021 Interest rates on most major mortgage types rose after two days of falling, in some cases rebounding from three-month lows they hit the previous business day. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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Paperwork has hindered relief efforts as officials scramble to distribute federal aid and help renters stave off eviction before the federal moratorium expires July 31. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

| TODAY Red Tape Holds Back Eviction Relief Aid Paperwork has hindered relief efforts as officials scramble to distribute federal aid and help renters stave off eviction before the federal moratorium expires July 31. READ MORE > More Stories: As Gas Prices Rise, So Does Interest in Electric Cars More people are looking for fuel-efficient options as gas prices rise, giving a boost to electrified vehicles. Total sales are still small but they are growing fast. READ MORE  > SPONSORED BY Fidelity Investments Retirement concerns for Black Americans Explore factors that threaten financial security for many Black Americans and see ways to help close the financial wellness gap among underrepresented employees. LEARN MORE > IMF Sees Inflation in Check for Now but Warns of Risks Recent price spikes should subside next year in major economies but 'significant uncertainty' remains and persistently high inflation can't be ruled out, the IMF said. READ MORE > Consumers Have Big Purchases in Their Sights 57% - That's the share of Americans who plan to buy a major appliance within the next six months—the highest since 2017, a new poll of consumer confidence shows. READ MORE > What Counts as an Unexpected Expense? Unexpected expenses are not the same as irregular expenses. Learn what counts as an unexpected expense and how to budget for them. READ MORE > What You Need To Know About Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin is a cryptocurrency designed to work as a faster, cheaper alternative to Bitcoin while using similar blockchain technology. Learn more about it here. READ MORE > Mortgage Rates & Trends, July 27, 2021 Interest rates on major types of mortgages fell for a second day, with some dipping to their lowest averages since at least April 20, when our data began. READ MORE > Email sent to: kholish2011.jobsearch@blogger.com You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to The Balance Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A DOTDASH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2021 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

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