Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless

A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.

Can I get a personal loan if I have student loans?

When you have student loans, getting a personal loan can be tricky. Lenders may see you as a risk. But there are ways to improve your chances of qualifying.

18M homeowners missing out on mortgage refinance savings, study says

A new report from Black Knight shows that 18 million homeowners stand to save by refinancing their home loan. Are you one of them?

Audit sheds light on Wisconsin DWD troubles amid unemployment spike

According to a new report from the Legislative Audit Bureau, only 0.5% of calls to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) were answered between mid-March and late June.

Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns

The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.

Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.

Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount

U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.

Amid unemployment delays, Wisconsin DWD secretary resigns

The DWD has cased unprecedented unemployment claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, the news release stated, far exceeding Great Recession levels.

USDA plans additional $14B in virus aid for farmers

President Donald Trump first mentioned the aid in a speech Thursday night in Mosinee, Wisconsin.

NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M

New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.