'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.
Milwaukee county executive presents recommended city budget for 2021
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
The 2021 recommended budget will implement a racial equity-focused plan, according to the Office of the County Executive.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Homeowners who need cash now should try these 3 things
Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.
Homeowners in need of cash may want to consider a mortgage refinance loan, balance transfer credit card, or personal loan.
US private employers add 749K jobs in September, report says
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
September hiring was spread across most industries, with the biggest gains taking place in manufacturing; trade, transportation and utilities; and health care and social assistance.
Is paying off your credit cards in full bad?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
Paying down your credit card is always a good idea. But is paying it off completely a credit score no-no?
What to do when your mortgage forbearance ends
Here are five solutions for struggling borrowers.
Here are five solutions for struggling borrowers.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.