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CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 25 of 30. Just a few months ago, millions

Gargiulo Produce opened in 1929 as a fruit and vegetable cart selling door-to-door. Over 90 years later, the company now wholesales food to businesses across the East Coast. In 2020, the coronavirus shut down many of Gargiulo’s commercial accounts and left it looking for ways to get produce into the hands of hungry, isolated customers.

Comprehending the enormity of climate change is about as mind-bending as understanding the ultimate effect novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes Covid-19) will have on America and the world. But a free, interactive tool made by artificial intelligence start-up HyperGiant helps put both global crises and their relationship to each other in perspective. The “ACES:

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 24 of 30. Over the last few days, CNBC

The economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been felt by millions of workers, including a record-breaking 30.3 million Americans who have filed for unemployment over the past six weeks.  Young people are feeling some of the harshest impacts when it comes to job prospects. According to data from job site Glassdoor, the number of

While most Americans have received their coronavirus stimulus payments by now, the IRS Get My Payment tool, which tracks the status of the checks, offers some hope to those who haven’t. But for many, the IRS website not only didn’t provide accurate updates, it left people worried they would never receive a payment at all.  The

We each have our own different challenges to deal with, but if there’s one thing we can all agree with, it’s that there’s never been a more urgent need for laughter, inspiration and escapism. Luckily, we have podcasts to keep us informed — but not to an excessive degree — about the coronavirus pandemic, while also

“Gronk” is back. Former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski (affectionately known as “Gronk”) shocked the sports world Thursday when he announced that after a year away from football he will be returning to play with his old teammate Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2019, after the 2018 NFL season, Gronkowski announced his retirement following

In the time since nonessential businesses began to close their doors in March to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. labor market has wiped out all the job gains it made in the decade since the Great Recession. With roughly 26.5 million Americans now out of work who have filed for unemployment, many

Laura Jayne Massaro has dreamed of running her own business ever since she discovered her passion for dog grooming. After countless trainings and apprenticeships, she was finally able to open Hair of the Dog mobile grooming spa in 2015. Her unique dog-spa-on-wheels allows her to serve a multitude of neighborhoods while also making it easier

As several states begin to reopen businesses, billionaire Mark Cuban says it may be too soon to do so amid the widespread coronavirus pandemic — and he has a simple litmus test for when people will feel comfortable returning to stores and offices that have been closed for weeks. “You just want to keep people safe,”

We live in the present. It’s part of our genetics, says Dr. Brad Klontz, a certified financial planner and financial psychologist. “It’s why we were able to survive as a species,” Klontz said. ”We’re actually wired to enjoy the moment now and to consume as much as possible.” When you think about saving for your future,

On March 27, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help individual workers and small businesses cope with the economic downturn of the coronavirus pandemic.  Under the bill, individuals will receive a one-time check of $1,200 if they earn an adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less, and they will receive a

From baking to puzzles, the Covid-19 quarantine might have you turning to hobbies that you never had time for before. If you’re looking for a calming weekend art project, Disney has free drawing classes on YouTube. You can learn how to draw some of the most popular Disney characters, from Elsa from “Frozen” to Goofy.

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 18 of 30. Bank account fees keep climbing. The

If you’ve been quarantined due to Covid-19 stay-at-home orders, you might be eager to travel again — or at least visit your favorite places. Thanks to virtual reality (VR), it is possible to “visit” places around the world without leaving home. Experts say these virtual excursions provide more than just entertainment; VR experiences, especially immersive

The 2020 NFL draft took place virtually on Thursday night. The Cincinnati Bengals selected former LSU standout Joe Burrow with the first pick. The 23-year-old quarterback, who is among a select few to have won the Heisman Trophy and a national championship in the same season, celebrated from his home in Athens County, Ohio, with his

The average American graduates college with more than $29,000 in student loans.  And odds are they will be making monthly payments on those debts for the next 20 years of their lives.  If you’re like many current or prospective parents, you want your kids to go to college without taking on burdensome loans.  But knowing

When Jyri Engestrom, a 42-year-old entrepreneur who runs a small early stage venture fund in San Francisco, California, read an article in the Guardian newspaper about an Italian village that tested its entire community for the novel coronavirus and was reportedly able to eradicate the virus by doing so, he was inspired. Engestrom wanted to do

In times of economic volatility, such as the current downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people begin to question whether they’re financially prepared and capable of managing their money well. Some may be figuring out how to budget for the first time, especially if they’re worried about losing their job. Others may find themselves trying

From logistical issues, like finding someone to do your grocery shopping, to emotional ones, such as coping with anxiety and depression in isolation, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront an experience that can be strangely uncomfortable for many: asking for help. This is not always an easy task, even outside of a pandemic,

Peter Mallouk, president and chief investment officer of Creative Planning, says that the coronavirus downturn can be the perfect time to max out and take more risks with your 401(k). Mallouk says for younger investors, the current market is an opportunity to buy low and bet on a recovery happening before you are ready to

Roughly 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last month while the coronavirus pandemic upended the U.S. economy. But those numbers only account for people who’ve been able to get past site crashes, never-ending wait times by phone and other logistical challenges in order to file an unemployment claim with their state office.

In 1982, Michael Jordan was just a teenager — he wasn’t even yet the best player on his University of North Carolina basketball team. He still had to write home to his mother asking for stamps and spending money. Yet Jordan made it known to those around him that he had lofty ambitions, and that he

If you and your partner are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic may have on your job security or finances, it’s a good idea to start working together now to shore up the stability of your household. To help you get started, here are five tips from financial experts on what to do now

Adam Levin, co-founder of Credit.com and founder of Cyberscout, says that scammers are now targeting your stimulus checks. Levin says that scammers are already making calls, sending texts and emailing potential victims. Watch this video to learn more about how the scams work and how you can protect yourself. 04:16 3 minutes ago

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 12 of 30. If you’ve used the same password

The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions of Americans to work from home over the past month, and likely into the foreseeable future.   Understandably, working remotely is easier for some employees than others, as coordinating with colleagues sprawled across the map can prove to be a difficult test of patience and technology. But what do you

CNBC Make It is posting a new financial task to tackle each day for a month. These are all meant to be simple, time-sensitive activities to take your mind off of the news for a moment and, hopefully, put you on sturdier financial footing. This is day 11 of 30. Balance sheets, which list out all

During the late 1990s, Jesse Itzler was just like any other newbie entrepreneur — he had little cash but big dreams. Then he made a risky deal that paid off, and it taught him to invest in himself.  At 24, Itzler got an offer that he couldn’t refuse: the opportunity to buy four front-row season