by Troy S. Mason | Apr 4, 2020 | Business News
“States are having a real problem right now,” said Heidi Shierholz, an economist with the Economic Policy Institute, a liberal-leaning think tank. “We are in a situation that would be an unbelievable stress test for even the most equipped systems — literally, a 1,500 percent increase in more than two weeks in the filers. “It’s […]
by Troy S. Mason | Mar 27, 2020 | Business News
The record-shattering spike in unemployment filings this week means a surge in Americans seeking assistance as the coronavirus pandemic triggers businesses to initiate layoffs and put expansion plans on ice. Households should act right away to make sure they get the...
by Troy S. Mason | Mar 25, 2020 | Business News
While Detroit’s “Big Three” have all suspended North American production until at least March 30, some workers have expressed frustration, if not outright anger, that the automakers took so long to close their plants. “Most of us on the line were...
by Troy S. Mason | Mar 15, 2020 | Business News
BOSTON — The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say. But connections could stumble for many if too many family members try to...
by Troy S. Mason | Mar 14, 2020 | Business News
The new coronavirus “looks relatively contained,” said Larry Kudlow, head of the National Economic Council, adding that Americans should “stay at work.” “I don’t want to panic on the economy and on the virus and on policy...
