Online glitches, new distribution methods could be why you haven't received your second stimulus check

While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.

US trade deficit widens to $68.1 billion in November

The November gap between what America buys from abroad compared to what it sells abroad rose by 8% from the October deficit of $63.1 billion.

Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

Powerball $470M jackpot goes unclaimed as Mega Millions surges to $490M

Mega Millions Drawings are held every Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. ET in Atlanta. Identically, Powerball drawings take place in Atlanta at 11 p.m. every Wednesday and Saturday.

Parents could get up to $1,100 in stimulus money per child born in 2020

Parents who had one or more children born in 2020 could receive up to $1,100 in extra stimulus money per child, according to IRS guidelines.

Some stimulus payments delayed for H&R Block customers

If you went to the IRS stimulus tracking website and saw a bank account number that wasn't yours, H&R Block says don't worry. You're not alone. 

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots are above $400 million each

Both the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have soared to more than $400 million each, with drawings to be held Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Arkansas doctor clears $650,000 of debt for cancer patients

An Arkansas doctor gave hundreds of patients a clean bill to start the New Year when he cleared their debt.

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.

Here's how to check the status of your 2nd stimulus check

Individuals with direct deposit information on file with the IRS will receive their second stimulus check quicker.

Clearwater server shares generous $2,000 tip with co-workers, family

Amy Pham doesn't know why the stranger decided to give her a 6,000% tip on their meal of avocado toast with sausage and a slice of quiche, but she was grateful, nonetheless.

Minimum wage in Arizona increases to $12.15 an hour on Jan. 1

Arizona's minimum wage will jump to $12.15 an hour on Jan. 1, while Flagstaff's will increase to $15 an hour.

McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.