“The U.S. economy is not the stock market.” So says equities analyst Barry Ritholtz, who explains why the markets don’t seem to reflect economic performance. Those receiving SBA loans have been victims of phishing attacks. Lance Whitney of TechRepublic tells how to protect yourself. Do you need accident forgiveness insurance? If you’re at fault in an auto accident, it can protect you from increased rates. It may not be for everyone, though, as Ashley Chorpenning writes for Forbes.
Why Markets Don’t Seem to Care If the Economy Stinks — It’s completely understandable why many people believe that markets are no longer tethered to reality. But what’s important to understand is that indexes based on market-cap weighting can be — as they are now — driven by the gains of just a handful of companies. Read more…
How Phishing Attacks Have Exploited The US Small Business Administration — The SBA has been offering loans to businesses and other groups affected by the pandemic and lockdown, turning it into a target ripe for impersonation in phishing attacks. A report published Monday by security firm Malwarebytes tracks some of the different phishing campaigns that have sought to exploit the SBA. Read more…
What Is Accident Forgiveness Car Insurance? — If you’re at fault in an accident, you can expect your auto insurance premiums to increase at renewal time. To help you avoid this increase, some insurers offer accident forgiveness coverage. It may seem like a no-brainer to take the chance for forgiveness, but it may not be worth it. So, before you add accident forgiveness to your auto insurance policy, here’s what to know. Read more…
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