FRONT PAGE MARKETWATCH
Tesla shares have exploded to a nearly 700% gain this year after gaining a recent boost since joining the S&P 500. But a blockbuster 2020 is just another chapter in the volatile stock journey to profitability. See the full story.
House Republicans block $ 2,000 stimulus check bill, defying Trump as government shutdown approaches
Republicans in the House on Thursday blocked a bill introduced by Democrats that allegedly sent $ 2,000 checks to individuals as part of a coronavirus financial aid package, compared to the $ 600 agreed upon by Congress early. this week, which President Donald Trump criticized as too weak. See the full story.
The new incentive bill did not extend the student loan payment break – but it does have 8 provisions that will affect how families pay for college
The $ 900 billion COVID aid package provides emergency financial aid to students, simplifies the FAFSA form and repeals the ban on incarcerated students’ access to the Pell grant. See the full story.
My husband and I plan to give our daughter a Christmas house. Are we making a mistake?
“2020 is a good year to make gifts just to use the time stamp of a very generous unified gift and the property tax credit available now,” an expert suggested. See the full story.
How many people need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to get herd immunity? “The sooner we do it, the sooner we come back to life”
“If you have a very effective vaccine and only 50% of the country is vaccinated, you will not have that umbrella to protect the herd’s immunity,” said Anthony Fauci. See the full story.
PERSONAL FINANCE MARKETWATCH
Thursday’s personal finance stories. See the full story.