California may have paid out-of-state inmates job benefits

More than $40 million in California funding intended to help people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic probably went to inmates in out-of-state jails and prisons, officials said.

How to get a same-day personal loan

Same day personal loans are available on the same business day. Here's what you need to know about them.

Arizonans now receiving additional $300 in unemployment benefits

Arizonans are now getting a maximum of $540 a week in unemployment benefits thanks to lawmakers passing a COVID-19 relief bill.

How to avoid college application fees

College application fees can be expensive. Here are three options for avoiding these costs and applying to college for free.

COVID-19 outbreaks at SoCal warehouse stores on the rise

Essential workers at big-box stores and warehouses across Los Angeles County are seeing an increase in COVID-19 outbreaks, officials said. 

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.