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The deluge of emails continues, so it’s yet another show where we spend the first hour answering your coronavirus related money questions.
How many of you Googled something this week? Or use index funds in your financial lives?
I’m going to guess that's all of you. I’m also going to guess that you probably didn’t realize that those three things are among the 50 inventions that shaped the modern economy.
That’s according to the list compiled by BBC and Financial Times journalist Tim Harford, our guest this week in hour two and author of the new book, Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy.
The book paints a picture of change by telling fascinating and compelling stories of the tools, people, and ideas that had far-reaching consequences for the global economy. From the plough to air conditioning, from Gillette’s disposable razor to IKEA’s Billy bookcase, Tim is able to recount each invention’s own curious, surprising, and memorable journey.
If you’ve been impacted by the pandemic, here’s a bunch of helpful links:
NYT F.A.Q. on Coronavirus Bill
Coronavirus State Unemployment Benefits Filing Info
Coronavirus Student Loan Information
Coronavirus Guide for Small Businesses
Coronavirus NYT Small Business Program Q&A
Have a money question? Email me here.
"Jill on Money" theme music is by Joel Goodman, www.joelgoodman.com.