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The 68 million Americans who receive Social Security payments might be in for a rude awakening next year, as their checks aren't expected to have a cost-of-living increase next year. The average monthly check would remain at $1,460 due to…
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Theme parks, such as Kansas City's Worlds of Fun, will not be be running in business-as-usual mode when they start to re-open, due to social distancing requirements that will change the capacities of rides. For its part, Worlds of Fun…
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are offering new deferral options for mortgage payments. The deferral option starts on July 1, reports the American Bankers Association. Borrowers will reportedly have a variety of mortgage-payment options, says the American Bankers Association. Read…
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The Small Business Administration is scrutinizing PPP loans that were administered. "Those loans—which have been marked by SBA as being in “research” status—must be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. A lender should verify the borrower’s name, EIN or Social Security…
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April was a peak for China’s coronavirus lockdowns, not just in the US, but also worldwide. With lockdowns somewhat easing in May, a limited rebound is already underway. However. it will be at least another week or two before we…
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Dave Toland is the Kansas Secretary of Commerce. Q. We've heard about national, and international issues with the supply chain. How is KS specifically impacted and are there any differences? A. Factory production disruptions due to COVID-19 related shutdowns have…
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During the first quarter, investment activity in commercial real estate decreased by 2.6 percent, though that slide is expected to decrease. Capitalization rates have dropped 47 basis points year over year, and multifamily and office transactions accounted for more than…
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While most companies across the metro area are facing tough times, there is some bright news for railroad company Kansas City Southern. The firm apparently has a 13.1-percent upside in income, according to analyst ratings, with 18 analysts considering the…
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The unemployment picture doesn't seem like it will change in a significant way any time soon. For the week ended May 9, just under three million filed for unemployment insurance, reported the U.S. Department of Labor, following the prior week's…
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A virtual town hall hosted by Children's Mercy hospital provided parents with what they can expect from summer childcare. You can view the whole webcast on Microsoft Teams here. Doctors and medical researchers weighed in with their opinions.
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