$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts

Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance

This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.

How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house

Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.

Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.

House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday

The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.

16-year-old raises money to get shoes for every student at Galveston Elementary School
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Sixteen-year-old Sam Bregman has partnered with the nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit to raise over $15,000, which will be used to give every single student at Galveston Elementary School a brand new pair of sneakers. More information at https://connect.clickandpledge.com/Organization/shoesthatfit/campaign/shoesforchandler.

$3,000 child tax credit: Here’s what parents need to know

The massive coronavirus relief bill slowly working its way to President Joe Biden’s desk includes a plan to temporarily raise a child tax credit that could end up permanently changing the way the country deals with child poverty.

Tips on saving $100 or more each month for an emergency fund

Saving for an emergency fund might be easier than you think. You’ll thank yourself later for making the effort.

House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week

The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.

Feds to auction part of a Bitcoin in rare online auction

The federal government is auctioning off a Bitcoin, or at least part of one. The General Services Administration made the announcement on Monday.

5 student loan reforms to watch for

Student loan reforms are likely now that Democrats have control of the White House and Congress. Here's what to look for.

Biden: Americans to begin receiving $1,400 stimulus checks this month

"When we took office 45 days ago, I promised the American people that help was on the way," Biden said. "Today, I can say we have taken one more giant step forward in delivering on that promise."

Senate approves $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill after all-night session

Senators worked through the night on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill and have approved the package with a 50-49 vote. The bill is on track to pass in the House next week.

COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.