US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
Trump asks Treasury to review colleges' tax-exempt statuses, threatens to revoke funding
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Most universities and colleges in the U.S. are not required to pay federal corporate income tax.
Biden pledges New Deal-like economic agenda to counter Trump
Democrat Joe Biden is turning his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy.
Democrat Joe Biden is turning his campaign against President Donald Trump toward the economy.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
How to find a private student loan cosigner
Having a cosigner could help you secure lower student loan interest rates.
Having a cosigner could help you secure lower student loan interest rates.
Get a credit card for your side hustle — how it can help
Thinking about getting a business card to finance your side gig? Here’s what you need to know.
Thinking about getting a business card to finance your side gig? Here’s what you need to know.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
July 15 tax filing deadline: A look at IRS penalties
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension this week, which means – even after taxes – he stands to earn a lot of money.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension this week, which means – even after taxes – he stands to earn a lot of money.
$20,000 reward for details in deadly shooting of 8-year-old girl, new video released
Atlanta police believe new video and a reward that has been doubled to $20,000 will help lead investigators to the person responsible for the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
Atlanta police believe new video and a reward that has been doubled to $20,000 will help lead investigators to the person responsible for the shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner.
Maryland-based company gets $1.6B from government to develop coronavirus vaccine
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
More than 81,000 Arizona businesses get coronavirus loans
Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.
Among the 11,000 firms approved for at least $150,000 in loans, several sectors dominated — restaurants, medical, dental and law offices, and construction contractors. More than 150 religious organizations — mainly churches — and nearly as many schools also were approved for loans.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
No emergency fund? 7 ways to play financial defense during COVID-19 pandemic
Becoming intimate with your finances is now a matter of economic survival.
Becoming intimate with your finances is now a matter of economic survival.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day; Mets will pay annual $1.19M installment
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.