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The Business News Headlines 3 March 2021

The Mid-Week edition and welcome to Wednesday. It was another down day on Wall Street and we'll share why. Plus, for the interview, former Des Moines Register journalist Kyle Munson will be in to talk about the newly minted Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. But, first the news:
More changes to the COVID19 Relief Bill;
Americans are rushing to file their tax returns;
How the "Death Tax" became a big worry;
U.S. wages are up but...there is a but;
Job cuts and Exxon and morale;
The Wall Street Report;
Masks? We don't need no stinkin' masks!
Then, as we said, Kyle Munson is in for the interview. Having spent 24 years with the Des Moines Register Kyle is now with Principal Financial but...his love of journalism has led him to become the president of the Western Iowa Journalism Foundation. Why does it exist and will he be going on RAGBRAI this year...to listen click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 

The Business News Headlines 2 March 2021

Following on the heels of a big day on Wall Street the stock market fell today it's enough to make you dizzy. We've dug up some of the most interesting business news stories for you and here's what you'll get in under ten minutes of listening:
Over a million people pulled out of poverty;
Global pandemic bankruptcies cost plenty;
What about U.S. bankruptcies;
The amazing story of Klarna;
Seven big winners for Warren Buffett;
The Wealth Tax and the richest folks in the U.S.;
The Wall Street Report;
Transaction fees...get ready to shell out more $.
Thanks for coming by! A reminder that you can follow us all day and most of the night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 26 February 2021

Welcome to the Friday Edition of the Business News Headlines...whew...what a week. You're just a click away from some of the biggest business news stories of the day all delivered in under ten minutes. And, remember, follow us on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour all day long.  Here's what we've got for you:
The Blue Chips sink again today and why;
More small businesses are closing;
Meanwhile, personal income is...up;
Oil prices stalled out today but up a bunch in February;
Consumers and the Costco move to $16 an hour;
Some payment system problems today;
The Wall Street Report
And, an island is for sale...and it's stunning.
Those stories PLUS Jeff Pitts from Cityview Magazine and I get Hyper-Local with Stuff to do in the Greater Des Moines Metro this weekend into next week. Hey, it's Friday.  To listen to all of that, just click here! 
Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 25 February 2021

Thanks for coming back! Here in under 10 minutes we'll get you up to speed on some of the biggest business news stories of the day. Here's what we've got for you:
What over 30% of Americans are doing with their retirement accounts;
Those outrageous Texas energy bills...we've got news;
The new unemployment claims are in but...
Did you know about the tax implication of the $1,400 stimulus payment?
The Wall Street Report
And, more trouble for the My Pillow guy.
Thanks for coming by and remember you can follow us all day long for the latest business news stories and the markets on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.
Have a great day! 

The Business News Headlines 24 February 2021

Welcome back! Today, in under 10 minutes we'll deliver up the biggest business news stories of the day. And then, for the interview Liz Cooney from Tero International will tell the story about how that company had to change everything to meet the demands of their clients.  But, first the news:
Mortgage rules may change because of the risk;
The reversal of the Dow today and why;
What Fed Chair Powell said that eased fears;
Home mortgage rates are headed up and why;
Say goodbye to cheap fuel prices;
What? GameStop...again?
The Wall Street Report;
The "Chicken Wars"....yeah, it's a story.
For the interview you'll hear from Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International about the efforts and changes that company went through over the past year to meet the demands of their clients. PLUS a disturbing study about CEO "confidence". To listen to that conversation click here. 
Thanks for coming by! 
 

The Business News Headlines 23 February 2021

Welcome back and do not miss our interview today with June Teasley from the Small Business Administration. It has to do with the rule changes for the Paycheck Protection Program that gives small businesses, those with under 20 employees, preferred treatment. As for the news...here's what we have for you today:
The IRS will extend the filing deadline...for some;
Momentum is building for a stock trading tax;
Fed Chair Powell had some words about unemployment;
How long will food delivery be...a thing?
Oil ended the day mixed and gas prices climb;
The Wall Street Report;
Home prices continue to rise and where.
Those stories plus this very important conversation about the PPP. June Teasley from the Small Business Administration is my guest and we break down the rule changes that will allow small and micro-businesses the opportunity to get money to continue operations. This is so important for Main Street. To listen, just click here.
Thanks for coming by! 

The Paycheck Protection Program - Rule Changes for Small Businesses

This week President Biden announced some significant rule changes for the Paycheck Protection Program or PPP. In the past many small and micro-businesses were left out so, to get money into the hands of businesses with fewer than 20 employees and to target minority owned businesses the rules from the Small Business Administration have changed. But, the window is only open until March 10. With me is June Teasley a Regional Communications Director for the SBA who explains, in detail, the many rule changes and how to best apply. 
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 22 February 2021

It's the final Monday of February and thanks for being with us. A reminder that you can follow our news stories all day on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour.  Here is what we've got for you today:
New opportunity for small businesses and PPP;
The "My Pillow Guy" in some hot water;
Unemployment, Fraud and the IRS;
How wages impact working conditions;
The wealthy pay 83% less in...yes, taxes;
The Wall Street Report;
The "King of Smartphones" is...
Thanks for listening! 
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 17 February 2021

We're staying with National Entrepreneurship Week and coming up a conversation with entrepreneur Katie Othoff about the exciting new way to purchase beef, pork and poultry plus other items directly from local farmers and ranchers.  But, first let's check out the business news stories:
Retail spending in January soared and why;
IRS says all the stimulus checks are out...but;
Shooting down $50K in student debt reduction;
Remote workers and the Home Office Credit;
The Bitcoin Bounce;
The Wall Street Report;
It's just like Uber & Lyft only it's...jets.
Those stories and let us introduce you to entrepreneur Katie Olthoff from Chop Local. It's a great story for National Entrepreneurship Week and to listen, just click here!
Thanks for coming by. 

The Business News Headlines 9 February 2021

Welcome back and thanks for listening. Wall Street investors took a pause today and we'll share that story and these. Plus make sure you stick around for the interview today with Jill Gonzalez from Wallet Hub as we discuss which states are "Safe" with regard to COVID19 and which states are unsafe.  It's a stunning report.  But, first the news:
A look at mortgage delinquencies and a surprise;
Investors hit the pause button;
Apple and autonomous vehicles;
GameStop dropped again today;
Banks & Overdraft Fees a story and tips;
The Wall Street Report;
"Who let the Dogecoin out" and more on Bitcoin.
Those stories plus this conversation with Wallet Hub analyst Jill Gonzalez about COVID19 and the states, using five metrics, their study says are safe and those who they say are...unsafe.  To listen to that shocking story, click here.
Thanks for listening!