DOJ charges Houston billionaire in $2 billion tax fraud scheme
Department of Justice officials said that Texas billionaire Robert Brockman hid capital gains income over 20 years through a web of offshore entities in Bermuda and Nevis and secret bank accounts in Bermuda and Switzerland.
Department of Justice officials said that Texas billionaire Robert Brockman hid capital gains income over 20 years through a web of offshore entities in Bermuda and Nevis and secret bank accounts in Bermuda and Switzerland.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Michigan man wins $1 million lotto prize after winning $5,000 the week before
A lucky man in Michigan won $1 million from a lottery ticket, just days after winning $5,000 the week before.
A lucky man in Michigan won $1 million from a lottery ticket, just days after winning $5,000 the week before.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Social Security checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid COVID-19 fallout
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021.
Biden hits Trump on economic fallout amid COVID-19 pandemic in critical Pennsylvania county
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is blistering President Donald Trump as only pretending to care about the working-class voters who helped flip the Rust Belt to the Republican column four years ago.
Even during pandemic, American shoppers like visiting stores
Curbside was many brick-and-mortar merchants' best strategy for survival as Americans increasingly turned to online giants like Amazon for their every need as countrywide lockdowns threw Americans' lifestyles into disarray.
Curbside was many brick-and-mortar merchants' best strategy for survival as Americans increasingly turned to online giants like Amazon for their every need as countrywide lockdowns threw Americans' lifestyles into disarray.
'One step forward, two steps back': Pelosi dismisses latest White House COVID-19 aid offer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing the latest White House offer in COVID-19 aid talks as “one step forward, two steps back.”
Layoffs continue as 840,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March while federal aid for the jobless has lapsed.
IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.
Trump says he'd sign off on specific coronavirus relief measures after halting talks
President Trump on Tuesday said he would sign off on specific coronavirus relief measures aimed at helping the airlines and small businesses.
President Trump on Tuesday said he would sign off on specific coronavirus relief measures aimed at helping the airlines and small businesses.
Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.
Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.
Don't file bankruptcy on student loans — do this instead
A student loan refinance can offer a better alternative to filing bankruptcy.
A student loan refinance can offer a better alternative to filing bankruptcy.
Stocks jump on stimulus hopes, Trump's hospital departure
Wall Street rallied as hopes for economic aid helped it recover all its losses after learning President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
Wall Street rallied as hopes for economic aid helped it recover all its losses after learning President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus.
Global shares rise on optimism about President Trump's health
Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health.
Global shares rose Monday as investors were encouraged by positive reports about President Donald Trump’s health.
Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
What should you use a personal loan for?
From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.
From an emergency to a big-ticket purchase, personal loans can provide the funding you need.