Financing April 2020

26M Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Virus Hit

Workers applying for unemployment in the past five weeks has reached 26 million. Governors in some states have begun easing restrictions; health authorities warn it may be too soon.

Financing April 2020

DeVos Excludes DACA Recipients From Grants

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued a restriction that bars all DACA recipients and most international students from receiving coronavirus-related emergency college grants.

Financing April 2020

Harvard Says It Will Reject US Relief Aid

After President Donald Trump criticized Harvard, the university has decided to turn down $8.7 million federal virus relief. Stanford, Princeton and Yale have taken similar action.

Financing April 2020

Congress Set To Pass $483B Virus Aid

A $483 billion virus aid package is to be voted on by Congress. The bill was approved by Senate on April 21. Most of the funding would go to boost a small-business payroll loan program.

Financing April 2020

Update On $500B COVID-19 Package

According to the Senate Democratic Leader, Chuck Schumer, the $500 billion coronavirus aid package could be passed in the Senate as early as the afternoon of April 21.

Financing April 2020

$450B Aid Package In Works

A $450 billion aid package is being worked on by the president and Congress. The money is slated to boost a small-business loan program and add funds for hospitals and COVID-19 testing.

Financing April 2020

California To Help Immigrants Hurt By Virus

California’s governor announced he is creating a Disaster Relief Fund for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. The state will give cash payments to 150,000 immigrants.

Financing April 2020

What education is needed to become an accountant

In this article we answer the following questions: 1º What qualifications do you need to be an accountant? 2º How do I start a career in accounting? 3º What a levels do you need to be an accountant?

Financing April 2020

Are We Headed Towards Another Depression?

The International Monetary Fund is predicting the world’s economy to shrink 3% in 2020. During the Great Recession of 2009, it shrank only 0.1%. The global economy may rebound in 2021.

Financing April 2020

Millions Won't Get Stimulus Checks

Immigrants who work in the U.S. and pay taxes but do not have legal status are not covered in the $2.2 trillion package to help financially during the pandemic.

Financing April 2020

West Virginia Colleges Set Up Emergency Funds

With the novel coronavirus closing schools across the nation, West Virginia University and West Virginia State University have set up programs to help their students.

Financing April 2020

Another Coronavirus Rescue Package?

A fourth bill is on the horizon to help the United States during the novel coronavirus pandemic. The contours of the package are still being debated.