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Tuesday

The 1st Of The Month Is Coming Amid A Pandemic. What If You Can't Pay Rent?

Rent is due Wednesday for millions of Americans, many of whom are out of work. Slate's Henry Grabar talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about what might happen if they can't pay.

The 1st Of The Month Is Coming Amid A Pandemic. What If You Can't Pay Rent?

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The Dow Has Lost Nearly 14% In A Volatile Month

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Coronavirus Updates

The Dow Has Lost Nearly 14% In A Volatile Month

The stock market has never seen a month like March, with downs and ups of thousands of points in a day. The Dow has recovered from recent lows, but it has fallen 24% since its record high.

Monday

What Happened Today: Latest Briefing, Accessing Relief Package Benefits

NPR science and economic correspondents answer questions about Monday's White House briefing and accessing benefits made available in the Congressional relief package signed into law on Friday.

What Happened Today: Latest Briefing, Accessing Relief Package Benefits

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Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus? How To Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments And More
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Life Kit

Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus? How To Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments And More

The coronavirus pandemic has caused vast economic disruptions. Millions of people are filing for unemployment, trying to pay rent and deferring loans. If you've lost work, here are some things you can do.

Lost Work Because Of Coronavirus? How To Get Unemployment, Skip Loan Payments And More

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Saturday

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Planet Money

America Unemployed

A record number of Americans filed for unemployment this week. The system isn't designed for this. What's next? | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

America Unemployed

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Friday

How Retail Workers Are Faring And How To Support Small Business During The Epidemic

NPR's business correspondent answers listener questions about economic sectors that are booming, working in retail and supporting small businesses in the middle of the coronavirus emergency.

How Retail Workers Are Faring And How To Support Small Business During The Epidemic

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When Should We Restart the Economy?
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The Indicator from Planet Money

When Should We Restart the Economy?

President Trump got major backlash this week when he suggested businesses should reopen by Easter. Critics said that was way too early. How do we know when it's safe for businesses to reopen?

When Should We Restart the Economy?

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Thursday

Show Me The Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Show Me The Relief Money – No Promises On When Coronavirus Checks Are Coming

Under the plan, single people earning incomes below $75,000 will receive as much as $1,200. The White House says it will issue funds in three weeks but experts say it could take months for some.

The Labor Market Catastrophe
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Labor Market Catastrophe

Layoffs and furloughs due to the coronavirus clampdown have pushed 3.3 million Americans to apply for unemployment benefits, the largest weekly increase in U.S. history.

The Labor Market Catastrophe

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What To Do If You Lose Your Job Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak

Millions of Americans are losing their jobs or regular levels of income as stores and businesses close across the country. Here's what's most important to do if this happens to you.

What To Do If You Lose Your Job Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak

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Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

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Coronavirus Updates

Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

Jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 10 million filed in the last two weeks. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.

Don't Dash For Cash: Authorities Say There's No Need To Empty The ATM

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Don't Dash For Cash: Authorities Say There's No Need To Empty The ATM

Regulators urge consumers not to drain their bank accounts, after reports of large withdrawals by some customers worried about the coronavirus. The FDIC reminds us the accounts are insured.

Don't Dash For Cash: Authorities Say There's No Need To Empty The ATM

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Wednesday

What Happened Today: Listener Questions About The Economic Relief Bill, More

NPR economics and science correspondents answer listener questions about what the federal government is doing. Are the latest measures working? What is happening with the economic relief bill?

What Happened Today: Listener Questions About The Economic Relief Bill, More

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