Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
NFL now bets big on once-taboo gambling industry
It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.
It wasn't that long ago that the NFL didn't want to have anything to do with gambling operations at all because they feared it would lead to a lack of integrity with their games.
Congressional investigation finds over $1B in suspected COVID-19 aid fraud
The investigation found that more than $1 billion in loans went to companies that received more than one.
The investigation found that more than $1 billion in loans went to companies that received more than one.
Paying off a personal loan early? Beware of these things
Thinking about repaying your personal loan early? Here are five dos and don’ts that you’ll want to consider first.
Thinking about repaying your personal loan early? Here are five dos and don’ts that you’ll want to consider first.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.
Budget deficit to hit record $3.3T, putting US debt on track to exceed GDP next year
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion as huge government expenditures to fight the coronavirus and to prop up the economy have added more than $2 trillion to the federal ledger.
The federal budget deficit is projected to hit a record $3.3 trillion as huge government expenditures to fight the coronavirus and to prop up the economy have added more than $2 trillion to the federal ledger.
$94,000 winning Fantasy 5 lottery ticket sold at Phoenix QuikTrip
Arizona Lottery officials say a $94,000 winning ticket to the Fantasy 5 drawing on September 1 was sold at a Phoenix QuikTrip located near Cactus and Cave Creek Roads.
Arizona Lottery officials say a $94,000 winning ticket to the Fantasy 5 drawing on September 1 was sold at a Phoenix QuikTrip located near Cactus and Cave Creek Roads.
Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire
The Atlanta media mogul went from living in and out of his car to being worth a billion dollars.
The Atlanta media mogul went from living in and out of his car to being worth a billion dollars.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
What is the limit on a balance transfer card?
Not sure how much high-interest debt you can transfer to a balance transfer card? Consider these factors.
Not sure how much high-interest debt you can transfer to a balance transfer card? Consider these factors.
7 ways to pay off unplanned expenses
Are your finances prepared to take a hit from an emergency?
Are your finances prepared to take a hit from an emergency?
Here's why you should use a credit card instead of a debit card
Four big benefits to utilizing available credit.
Four big benefits to utilizing available credit.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
Company will pay you $1,000 to go camping for 2 days without internet
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
Eliminating payroll tax could deplete Social Security by 2023, chief actuary estimates
Trump has said he could eliminate the tax if he is reelected without undercutting the retirement program or greatly adding to the deficit.
Trump has said he could eliminate the tax if he is reelected without undercutting the retirement program or greatly adding to the deficit.