Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.

Arizona Senate panel approves tax credit for working low-income families

Arizona Senate panel approves tax credit for working low-income families

The Earned Income Tax Credit proposal mirrors the federal credit, which provides refunds to the working poor. It sets the credit at 5% of the federal amount, and the average family would get $128 per year.

The Earned Income Tax Credit proposal mirrors the federal credit, which provides refunds to the working poor. It sets the credit at 5% of the federal amount, and the average family would get $128 per year.

How Fed interest rate hikes could impact mortgages, car loans, card rates

How Fed interest rate hikes could impact mortgages, car loans, card rates

Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more?

Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more?

Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates as soon as March

Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates as soon as March

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.

The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.

Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office

Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.

You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why

You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why

With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.

With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.

Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster

Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster

The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.

The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.

Plaid settlement: Venmo, Robinhood, other money app users may be eligible for payout

Plaid settlement: Venmo, Robinhood, other money app users may be eligible for payout

Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.

Plaid’s technology connects bank accounts to financial apps like Venmo — and users could be entitled to some money after a big class-action lawsuit was just settled.

Tax expert gives tips on filing your taxes as the IRS begins accepting returns through April 18

Tax expert gives tips on filing your taxes as the IRS begins accepting returns through April 18

Whether you’re ready or not, tax season kicked off on Jan. 24 and the IRS is accepting and processing 2021 tax returns through April 18. A tax expert is giving us some tips to help us have an easy filing season.

Whether you’re ready or not, tax season kicked off on Jan. 24 and the IRS is accepting and processing 2021 tax returns through April 18. A tax expert is giving us some tips to help us have an easy filing season.

Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder

Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder

Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.

Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.

IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday

IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday

Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.

Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

Abandoned jewelry, money, collectibles going up for auction in Arizona

Abandoned jewelry, money, collectibles going up for auction in Arizona

The ADOR auction, which will be held online for the public, will include “jewelry, coins, currency, and a variety of collectible items” that have not been claimed by their owners for years.

The ADOR auction, which will be held online for the public, will include “jewelry, coins, currency, and a variety of collectible items” that have not been claimed by their owners for years.