Chris Arnold
Stories
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National
Record Low Mortgage Rates Put More Cash In Pockets, But May Not Boost Economy Much
A historic drop in rates has millions of homeowners refinancing to save money. It's helping home sales, but it's not helping the broader economy as much as it would in a normal recession.
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National
Pandemic And Protests Spark Record Gun Sales
About 3 million more guns than usual have been sold since the pandemic started. And nearly half of all the sales appear to be to those buying guns for the first time.
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Business
Sales Of Guns To First Time Owners Rise Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Gun sales have hit new records as the country grapples with a pandemic and protests. But unlike previous spikes, it's not gun enthusiasts driving sales, but rather first time gun owners.
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Health
'We Need Help': People At Higher Coronavirus Risk Fear Losing Federal Unemployment
An extra $600 a week in federal unemployment runs out at the end of July — even for people with underlying health conditions who are at much greater risk if they contract COVID-19.
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National
Zoom Call Eviction Hearings: 'They'll Throw Everything I Have Out On The Street'
During the outbreak courts are using Zoom calls to hold eviction hearings for people who can't pay rent. But some people don't have access to smartphones or internet. Legal challenges are likely.
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National
Boston Hairstylist Works 13 Hours A Day To Meet Demand Despite Coronavirus Fears
A 65-year-old hair stylist is meeting the pent-up demand for cuts by working 13-hour days, even as he worries about catching the coronavirus.
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National
3.4 Million Homeowners Skip Payments. But Many Are Scared, Say Congress Needs To Act
Homeowners say that to catch up on payments, lenders demand big balloon payments they can't afford. Advocates want Congress to mandate that missed payments simply be added to the end of the loan term.
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Politics
Lenders Warn Missing Mortgage Payments Could Have Consequences
Millions of homeowners may skip making payments as part of a federal plan meant to ease financial stress during the pandemic. But many Americans say they're running into problems with their lenders.
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Business
What Happened Today: New Jobless Numbers, Unemployment Questions
Jobless numbers show that 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the last four weeks. Homeowners have questions about making mortgage payments if they've lost their jobs.
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National
Unemployment Money Not Reaching Millions Of People Who Applied
Nearly 17 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in recent weeks, but a large portion have yet to receive any money. Freelancers and gig workers face some of the longest delays.