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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

Trading ends for the day on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 20. It was the last day before the exchange switched to all-electronic trading in an effort to help contain the spread of the coronavirus. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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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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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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'Stop Price Gouging,' 33 Attorneys General Tell Amazon, Walmart, Others

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'Stop Price Gouging,' 33 Attorneys General Tell Amazon, Walmart, Others

The top state law enforcement officials also told Craigslist, eBay and Facebook that they have "an ethical obligation" to root out spiking prices on hand sanitizers and other high-demand products.

Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Gives Workers $3 Hourly Raise

The Sheetz gas and convenience store chain is boosting its workers' pay by $3 per hour, in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Its stores are among the businesses deemed essential during government-ordered shutdowns. Michael S.Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption

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Sheetz Convenience Store Chain Gives Workers $3 Hourly Raise

It's one of the most aggressive moves yet by companies that are boosting pay to retain, attract and motivate employees.

Education Dept. Will Stop Collections On Student Borrowers In Default

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos also announced the Department of Education would refund about $1.8 billion to the more than 830,000 borrowers who were in the process of having money withheld. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Education Dept. Will Stop Collections On Student Borrowers In Default

Those who have defaulted on their federal student loans will get a temporary reprieve from having their wages, Social Security benefits and tax refunds garnished by the federal government.

How To Avert Economic Catastrophe: Ideas From 5 Top Economists

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How To Avert Economic Catastrophe: Ideas From 5 Top Economists

Avoid layoffs at any cost. Set up emergency financing for states and cities to help health systems. Cut regulations to speed medical response. Those are some recommendations from leading economists.