Friday’s business headlines

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Here’s a look at Friday’s business headlines.

COVID-19 has upended the economy, ended most in-person interactions and led to financial turmoil for countless people.

But the $2 trillion package, signed into law in March, aims to assist them.

The number of people who suddenly find themselves without jobs is into the millions.

This is causing financial stress for Americans unable to pay rent, buy groceries and finance basic needs.

The $2 trillion financial aid package allows individuals to withdraw up to $100,000 in retirement assets without penalty, including from 401K plans and individual retirement accounts, as a qualified distribution if that withdrawal is linked to the coronavirus.

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