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.
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.
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.
Biden promises no new taxes for small businesses or Americans making less than $400K a year
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency in November's election, he will raise taxes on Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year.
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said that if he wins the presidency in November's election, he will raise taxes on Americans who earn more than $400,000 a year.
Good news for anyone with a student loan? That's not exactly clear
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
Good news for anyone with a student loan? That's not exactly clear
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
This may be good news for anyone with a student loan. The president said he wants to pause payments through the end of the year. But the details to this plan are not exactly clear.
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.
Should I buy or sell a house during the coronavirus pandemic?
Buying or selling a house during the COVID-19 pandemic can add new wrinkles to your financial plan.
Buying or selling a house during the COVID-19 pandemic can add new wrinkles to your financial plan.
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.
US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 2.99%
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages rose this week.
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages rose this week.
United States suspends extradition and tax agreements with Hong Kong
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
President Donald Trump already had determined that Hong Kong was no longer eligible for the continued preferential treatment that it enjoyed based on its autonomy following its reversion to Chinese rule in 1997. The three agreements cover the transfer of fugitives and convicted prisoners as well as reciprocal tax exemptions on income from international shipping.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
GOP senator calls on China to repay $1.6T of century-old debt
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.
Sen. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., introduced a resolution calling on China to repay U.S. bondholders more than $1.6 trillion of sovereign debt, including interest, that pre-dates the country's Communist government.
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.
Texas Lottery jackpot grows to largest jackpot prize in North America
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
Lotto Texas has grown to $32.25 million, making it the largest jackpot prize in the country and continent.
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.
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.