Coronavirus

By David Cox
April 2, 2020 12:01 AM

The U.K.’s growing panic about the spread of coronavirus has created an open season for fraudsters, with government agencies and cybersecurity companies reporting unprecedented levels of criminal activity since the virus began sweeping across the globe in January.

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Democrats like Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, left, supported measures such as a temporary ban on overdraft fees. But many consumer protection proposals did not make it in to the final stimulus package negotiated by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Neil Haggerty
April 1, 2020 9:00 PM

If Capitol Hill plans another round of stimulus, Democrats could have more leverage to demand steps such as suspending overdraft fees or placing a temporary cap on consumer lending rates.

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Daniel Hood
April 1, 2020 5:42 PM

Employees can be "all in" no matter where they work, according to Amy Leschke-Kahle of the Marcus Buckingham Co., an ADP company, provided managers are engaged with them.

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The CFPB said it will not take enforcement actions against or cite in examinations any company that provides information to credit reporting agencies that accurately reflects payment relief measures or makes a good-faith effort to investigate disputes as quickly as possible.
Kate Berry
April 1, 2020 4:12 PM

The agency said lenders should avoid reporting delinquent payments to credit bureaus for consumers who have sought payment relief due to the pandemic.

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Yvette Shields
April 1, 2020 3:38 PM

The nation's second-most-populous county is factoring in a recession as it runs fiscal models on COVID-19's impact and is banking on federal aid for hospitals.

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Michael Moeser
April 1, 2020 2:56 PM

One-third of small business owners reported that they don’t expect to survive for more than three months in the current coronavirus-impacted restrictions on shopping, dining and travel.

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Brian Maslen
April 1, 2020 2:11 PM

The time for decisive action is now. Companies that operate well through this downturn may be able to leapfrog competitors.

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10 ways to help clients during coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Jeffrey Levine
April 1, 2020 2:03 PM

From Roth conversions to QHFDs: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing difficult questions, and clients rightfully are looking for answers that advisors are uniquely suited to provide.

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Michael Cohn
April 1, 2020 1:52 PM

The Treasury Department is pushing back the tax payment due dates for wine, beer, distilled spirits, tobacco products, firearms and ammunition excise taxes to offer them more flexibility for businesses that have been negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ira Rosenbloom
April 1, 2020 1:13 PM

Here are 10 suggestions to help firms think through near-term needs and create a plan to help shore up business continuity and mitigate some risks during this sensitive time.

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