All news by author: John Crudele

Opinion • Views: 725
White House official’s unemployment prediction purposefully missed the mark
Once economic restrictions are lifted, the unemployment rate will decline rapidly, although it will not get down to where it had been.
Business • Views: 544
Federal Reserve’s policy-making committee won’t have much to do at upcoming meeting
The Federal Reserve’s policy-making committee meets this week, and there’s really not much left for it to do, other than to repeat previous messages.
Business • Views: 1170
Insurance companies should be the ones to assist small businesses
The industry wouldn't be providing its own money. It would simply serve as an intermediary to secure federal loans and grants for small businesses that require them to restart operations once government restrictions are removed
US News • Views: 759
The 2016 election scandal waiting to break
As I've been telling you for a long time, there are going to be repercussions from the political scandals of 2016.
Business • Views: 737
A shocking way to put historic oil price drop in perspective
Got a big swimming pool that’s empty and you don’t plan to use? Well, here’s a money-making idea that your town and neighbors will hate.Fill it with...
Business • Views: 951
Is unemployment really as deadly as coronavirus?
If Trump opens up the economy, there could be a spike in cases of coronavirus and a rise in deaths unless there is some medical breakthrough. Already, 41,000 people are reported to have died from the disease in the US alone.
Business • Views: 1192
Insurance payout remains elusive for homeless disabled veteran
My brother died in February 2018, and for two years, I've faced delays from the insurance company in my attempts to receive the insurance payout
Opinion • Views: 687
Why the coronavirus employment crisis might not be as severe as it appears
Twenty-two million people in the United States have submitted new applications for unemployment benefits, erasing the 21.5 million jobs that were added in the country since the conclusion of the Great Recession
Business • Views: 651
Bad news on the economy all we’re likely to see — for now
On Tuesday the stock market rallied nicely because people — at least market commentators — perceived that there was good news about the virus.
Business • Views: 429
The issue with home loans during the coronavirus pandemic
Let's suppose you have a house and a mortgage. You've been laid off, put on temporary leave, had your salary reduced, or your work hours cut due to the coronavirus panic
Business • Views: 1230
Additional fortunate winners announced in the Nano Hearing Aids giveaway competition
As I stated a few weeks ago, Nano Hearing Aids, available at nanohearingaids.com, was offering 24 pairs of hearing aids through this column
Opinion • Views: 1073
Here’s what Trump should do about falling gas prices
President Trump and some other Republicans have said they want to broker a peace between the Saudis and the Russians so the price of oil doesn’t continue to drop. Maybe it even rises.
Business • Views: 638
The number of 401(k) millionaires in the US has decreased following the stock market crash caused by the coronavirus
In February, there were more than 11 million American households with a net worth ranging from $1 million to $5 million
US News • Views: 785
Elected officials shouldn’t be penalized for holding office
It’s being reported that part of the $2 trillion deal to bail out the economy, signed by the Senate and the White House, is that Trump family businesses cannot receive taxpayer assistance.
Business • Views: 1119
A reader of 'Dear John' trades a faulty GM car for lemonade
I've had 16 GM cars and I'm also a shareholder. Customer service says my only option is to exchange my vehicle for another 2019 Camaro
Business • Views: 672
Can’t we dip into our retirement money at a reduced tax rate?
In my humble opinion, we could be heading into a nasty recession and this suggestion could help big time.
Business • Views: 833
The age of a credit card is often taken into account, even if the account has been closed
Like with many situations, it depends on what other information is present in a person's credit report
Business • Views: 1213
StuyTown made me buy new door after FDNY busted it down
I live in StuyTown, and about a year ago I was ill and had to call 911. FDNY responded by busting my door down, even though I told them I could answer it.
Business • Views: 569
How can the Fed justify bringing interest rates down again?
The Labor Department announced there were 273,000 new jobs created in February. That was almost 100,000 more than the “experts” were predicting.
Business • Views: 389
Car buyer teaches dealership valuable lesson after salesman tries to swindle her
Not only did she learn a valuable life lesson, but she taught a lot of others a lesson —- don’t let anyone push you around.
Business • Views: 1067
Optimum/Altice charged me for cable boxes that were stolen
Optimum/Altice stated that she needed to cover the cost of the stolen boxes until the police reports were examined, after which she would receive compensation
Business • Views: 837
Nano’s new hearing aid giveaway for ‘Dear John’ readers
Nano Hearing Aids is willing to give away two dozen pairs of its devices for free to readers of the "Dear John" column who need hearing aids but can’t afford them.
Business • Views: 1184
All you need to understand about the stock market during coronavirus concerns
Stock prices experienced an unprecedented surge due to optimism that central banks would intervene. Here are responses to a few questions you didn't raise
Business • Views: 878
'USPS ceasefire' promise from 'Dear John' — contingent on recovery of woman's missing ashes
This is my truce. Simply locate that woman's ashes, and everything will be fine
Business • Views: 1265
Wall Street and Atlanta Federal Reserve don’t agree on GDP
The latest report from the Atlanta Federal Reserve has the GDP going up by an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent in the first quarter of 2020