Valley residents are beginning to get their jobs back, economic expert says

A local economic expert says jobs are on the rise in the Valley after thousands lost their sources of revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona female business owners offered new resource for guidance

As the pandemic ravaged small businesses financially, a lifeline is being thrown to female business owners in Arizona.

Google employees form company’s first-ever labor union, a tech industry rarity

A group of Google engineers and other workers announced Monday they have formed a union, creating a rare foothold for labor organizers in Silicon Valley.

Will student loans be forgiven in 2021?

A new administration could bring student loan forgiveness relief to more borrowers.

Student loan refinance calculator: How to calculate your payments

A student loan refinance calculator can help you determine how much your payments would be if you refinance your loan. Here's how to use it.

Navajo Nation casinos lay off more than 1,100 amid COVID-19 closures

The tribe’s Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise said they had to move ahead with the layoffs because of lack of revenue caused by the closures.

Barstool Sports founder raises over $16M for small businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy launched a fundraising effort with the nonprofit 30 Day Fund for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 called "The Barstool Fund, contributing $500,000 of his own money toward the effort.

Lack of New Year's Eve partying hurts rideshare drivers' pockets

Rideshare drivers usually look forward to New Year's Eve, a night guaranteed to bring in the big bucks. But thanks to the pandemic, this year won't be the same.

A new year: what to expect for Phoenix's economy in 2021

Even though Arizona saw a loss of jobs this year, the Chamber of Commerce says Phoenix's economy will be back in 2021.

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'

Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.

Holiday drive-thru car wash now open in Mesa following theft

"Sure enough, someone came in the property and within five minutes, stole a thousand, two thousand dollars worth of stuff," Ryan Pfutzenreuter said.

Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday

Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.

COVID-19 relief bill expected to boost unemployment benefits for thousands of Arizonans

As Americans await another round of stimulus payments, those who are unemployed are also expecting a bump in benefits as well -- but the timing of the president's signature may have actually cost the state millions of dollars.