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Stimulus check eligibility update: Here are the winners and losers, according to the latest plan
advertisement advertisement advertisement Wondering where your next stimulus check is hiding? Excellent question! It is currently in legislative purgatory between the House and the Senate. The House passed the latest bill for coronavirus relief last weekend ; the Senate is expected to vote soon on its own version of the bill, possibly this week. That vote-a-rama will be quite a show: Republicans will feed the Senate amendments for endless hours, aiming to reveal splits among Democrats on key issues , as well as create content for future political ads. The main battlefields will be topics such as raising the federal minimum wage to $15. advertisement The good news is, Congress has all but signed off on this third round of stimulus checks, which have bipartisan support. But this time around, the eligibility requirements are a little different than they were with the previous payments. Some new groups get to join in on the windfall, while … [Read more...] about Stimulus check eligibility update: Here are the winners and losers, according to the latest plan
These 5 apps take the pain out of wrangling your huge photo collection
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How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities
advertisement advertisement advertisement If you’re looking for a job, your first step may be to peruse job boards. While it’s a tried-and-true method, a growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly, according to a study by Jobvite . If you don’t have an inside connection, you may think finding these leads is a matter of pure luck. However, it’s possible to get into the talent pipeline via the hiring manager’s inbox. advertisement advertisement “The reality is that a lot of markets and industries are in constant flux and chaos,” says Ivan Shovkoplias, head of content for Resume.io , an online résumé builder. “Many companies reorganize slower than needs appear, and openings aren’t anticipated by managers. Also, the infrastructure for job listings is not up to speed with what companies need. The world is changing faster … [Read more...] about How to identify and apply for unposted job opportunities