Economy

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Michael Cohn
May 8, 2020 10:38 AM

Accounting and bookkeeping shed over 67,000 jobs in the month of April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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The H&R Block, Inc. logo is displayed in front of the company's flagship office in New York, U.S., on Friday, March 3, 2012. H&R Block, Inc. provides tax services to the general public, accounting and consulting services, and consumer financial and personal productivity software. Photographer: Scott Eells/Bloomberg
Jeff Stimpson
May 7, 2020 6:25 PM

The tax prep chain is offering consulting services starting at $99.

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Yvette Shields
May 7, 2020 3:50 PM

New report says hospitals lost a total of $1.44 billion a day between March and mid-April.

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Miriam Cross
May 7, 2020 3:47 PM

Through its partnership with SpringFour, a fintech BMO Harris mentored in 2017, the Chicago bank is referring customers — including many hurt by the pandemic — to reputable nonprofits to help with job training, financial assistance and more.

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Aaron Passman
May 7, 2020 5:00 AM

Industry giving is likely to decline in the wake of the pandemic, but it could force the movement to update its giving platforms.

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Gene Marks
May 6, 2020 6:15 PM

Gene Marks predicts we’ll emerge from the pandemic sooner that most people expect, with less damage.

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Tobias Salinger
May 6, 2020 3:38 PM

The privately held firm recruited more than 160 reps in the first quarter on the strength of its balance sheet, CEO Amy Webber says.

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Michael Cohn
May 6, 2020 1:51 PM

COVID-19 wiped out most of the jobs gained since the 2008-09 recession despite extensive tax cuts and stimulus payments from the IRS.

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Vivian Merker
May 6, 2020 9:54 AM

Regulators need to give more detailed guidance on the coronavirus relief program for small businesses so lenders don’t get trapped in underwriting mistakes down the road.

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David Silberman
May 5, 2020 10:44 AM

Banks tend to pull back in times of crisis by tightening credit and focusing on collections efforts. But consumers, and not returns, must be the focus during the coronavirus pandemic.

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