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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Exclusive: Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown’s plan to protect consumers from financial ruinExclusive: Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown’s plan to protect consumers from financial ruin
    Politics

    Congress has an opportunity to go big in the next coronavirus package, including protecting people from being crushed by debt.

    By Emily Stewart
    States and cities are “falling off a cliff” as the economic crisis sets in
    Politics

    The next economic crisis is the one that will hit states, cities, and towns.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Joe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth WarrenJoe Biden racks up another big endorsement: Elizabeth Warren
    Politics

    Warren announced she’s backing Biden after Bernie Sanders and Barack Obama did the same.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    What we know — and don’t know — about Trump’s task force to reopen the economyWhat we know — and don’t know — about Trump’s task force to reopen the economy
    Politics

    The president’s council to reopen America may or may not include Ivanka and Jared.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How to know your money is safe in the bankHow to know your money is safe in the bank
    Politics

    The economic crisis has people worrying about whether their money is safe in the bank. Here’s how to make sure it is.

    By Emily Stewart
    11 questions about the coronavirus economic crisis you were too embarrassed to ask
    The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

    From how to think about the stock market to what to do if you lose your job, here’s what you need to know about coronavirus and the economy.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    It will be a long time before the economy recovers — and it won’t be the sameIt will be a long time before the economy recovers — and it won’t be the same
    Politics

    Coronavirus has devastated the economy. So when will it get better?

    By Emily Stewart and Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Wisconsin is still holding an election Tuesday. Here’s when we might see results.Wisconsin is still holding an election Tuesday. Here’s when we might see results.
    Politics

    After days of wrangling, in-person voting is underway in Wisconsin. Here’s how the election is playing out.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    “Kill your earnings”: Jim Cramer’s surprising take on the coronavirus crisis“Kill your earnings”: Jim Cramer’s surprising take on the coronavirus crisis
    Business & Finance

    CNBC’s biggest star sounds a lot like Bernie Sanders.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Consumers were slammed in the Great Recession. The CFPB’s former director warns worse could be on the way.Consumers were slammed in the Great Recession. The CFPB’s former director warns worse could be on the way.
    Politics

    Richard Cordray is worried about Americans losing their homes and falling victim to loan sharks and scams amid the coronavirus crisis.

    By Emily Stewart