Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.

Why it's a good idea to put some money in a high-yield savings account

High-yield savings accounts are safe and FDIC insured up to $250,000. They offer higher compounding interest rates than traditional savings accounts, you have easy access to your funds, and your account may have no fees attached.

Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige says she has lost right to Instagram, social media accounts

Wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has announced a lawsuit between herself and the company she had been under contract with for years, JLM Couture, is causing her to give up her Instagram, Tik Tok and Pinterest accounts after a lengthy legal battle.

Private student loan refinance season begins: Here's what you need to know

November and December are some of the most popular times to refinance private student loan debt. Should you consider refinancing your loans?

Waffle House CEO reveals no evidence of coronavirus spread from 2,000+ locations

There have been zero links to coronavirus spread across any of Waffle House’s 2,100 U.S.  locations, according to the breakfast chain’s CEO Walter Ehmer.

Arizona company offers locally grown produce with contactless delivery

Customers can get a box of Arizona-grown produce - with the same quality of food used in restaurants and in stores - by ordering online with contactless delivery.

Coca-Cola laying off 2,200 workers as it pares brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Thursday it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

5 things to do when student loan forbearance ends

Student loan forbearance put into place due to COVID-19 will end on December 31 if lawmakers don't act. Here's how to prepare.

Ex-California EDD worker filed fraudulent claims under Dianne Feinstein's name: feds

“Think about this for a minute: EDD issues a debit card to Senator Dianne Feinstein! How does that happen?” Jim Patterson, a Republican in the state Assembly, said Thursday. “I’ll tell you how, EDD is complicit in the fraud by mailing out Social Security numbers to scammers; or they are utterly incompetent by not even checking eligibility before they issue the debit card. Either way, EDD has aided and abetted the fraud.”

6 best ways to manage your student loans

Having a plan for managing student loans can make repaying them less stressful.