Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
California Gov. Newsom failed to take promised pay cut, newspaper finds
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been drawing his full monthly salary despite asking state workers in May to take a pay cut to alleviate the state’s burden in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Amazon to add 3,500 jobs within these US tech hubs
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
$50K winning Powerball ticket sold at Peoria QuikTrip
Arizona Lottery officials say the ticket was sold at a QuikTrip located near 67th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The winning numbers were 5, 12, 24, 45, and 56. The red Powerball number was 3.
Arizona Lottery officials say the ticket was sold at a QuikTrip located near 67th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. The winning numbers were 5, 12, 24, 45, and 56. The red Powerball number was 3.
Politics slows flow of US coronavirus funds to local public health
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
Congress has allocated trillions of dollars to ease the coronavirus crisis. A joint Kaiser Health News and AP investigation finds that many communities with big outbreaks have spent little of that federal money on local public health departments for work such as testing and contact tracing.
Over $700,000 raised for slain boy's funeral in North Carolina
More than $700,000 has been raised for the funeral service expenses of a slain 5-year-old boy in North Carolina whose death has captured national attention.
More than $700,000 has been raised for the funeral service expenses of a slain 5-year-old boy in North Carolina whose death has captured national attention.
5 credit card benefits you probably have but don’t know about
Here are five little-known credit card benefits that may already be in your pocket.
Here are five little-known credit card benefits that may already be in your pocket.
How to bridge a financial gap before you start fall semester
There are several options for filling a financial aid gap so you can get back to school.
There are several options for filling a financial aid gap so you can get back to school.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
How do small personal loans work?
Do your homework if you want to take out a personal loan to cover your emergency expenses.
Do your homework if you want to take out a personal loan to cover your emergency expenses.
How to get approved for a credit card after making late payments
Don’t let late payments stop you from getting approved for a credit card. You have more options than you think.
Don’t let late payments stop you from getting approved for a credit card. You have more options than you think.
Number of Americans filing for unemployment falls below 1M for first time since pandemic started
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell below 1 million last week for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started in mid-March.
5 ways to permanently lower your monthly student loan payments
Can you make your student loan payments? Try these five strategies to make them more manageable.
Can you make your student loan payments? Try these five strategies to make them more manageable.
4 things you can do to save money within just minutes
Looking for a few ways to save big bucks quickly? Check out these tips that can save you money in an hour or less.
Looking for a few ways to save big bucks quickly? Check out these tips that can save you money in an hour or less.
US budget deficit climbs to record $2.81 trillion
The Treasury Department says the U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year.
The Treasury Department says the U.S. budget deficit climbed to $2.81 trillion in the first 10 months of the budget year.
Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.