NewsWatch: The coronavirus crisis is costing states and locals hundreds of billions, analysis finds

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The economic pain facing state and local governments resulting from the coronavirus pandemic is disconnected from the improving outlook on the national front. A new analysis from a Cleveland Federal Reserve researcher quantifies that hit. See full story.

No U.S. stock funds? Is this 25-year old investor crazy — or on to something?

Do-it-yourself retirement saver goes against the Wall Street crowd See full story.

Lemonade IPO: 5 things to know about the online insurer

As the world is buffeted by digital and societal revolutions, Lemonade Inc. is hoping to leverage the uncertainty created by those upheavals to reshape an industry meant to provide peace of mind: insurance. See full story.

James Carville says there’s a ‘significant chance’ Trump drops out of the presidential race

The Democratic strategist predicts Republican Senators like Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham will turn on Trump after Labor Day See full story.

Do these simple things to turn your retirement savings into big money

You do have some control over your financial future See full story.

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Also, the extra $600 a week, retirement destinations and how to invest for the long term. See full story.