Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
‘Checkout with Crypto’: PayPal to allow customers to use cryptocurrency for online purchases
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.
Minnesota Senate doesn't act on direct relief for ratepayers after natural gas price spikes
The Senate has approved $15 million in zero-interest loans for Minnesota's municipal utilities to smooth over the price of natural gas price spikes, but the legislation does not offer any direct relief to ratepayers.
The Senate has approved $15 million in zero-interest loans for Minnesota's municipal utilities to smooth over the price of natural gas price spikes, but the legislation does not offer any direct relief to ratepayers.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
4 ways to build credit without a credit card
Credit cards offer users a great way to build credit, but if not managed wisely can lead to overspending and long payoff periods. There are four other—and possibly better— ways to build credit worth considering.
Credit cards offer users a great way to build credit, but if not managed wisely can lead to overspending and long payoff periods. There are four other—and possibly better— ways to build credit worth considering.
6 common credit mistakes to avoid
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
These 6 credit mistakes can make it harder to get the best loan rates. See how to improve your credit and check your credit score for free.
Will selling my own home save me money?
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.
If you're thinking about selling your home without a real estate agent, consider the costs.
Today's mortgage refinance rates continue to decline | March 24, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for March 24, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for March 24, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates still on a downward slope | March 24, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 24, 2021, which are trending down from yesterday.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Is paying off your mortgage early always the best financial decision?
Are you thinking about paying off your mortgage to get out of debt or boost your monthly disposable income? Making extra mortgage payments isn’t your only option to improve your finances.
Are you thinking about paying off your mortgage to get out of debt or boost your monthly disposable income? Making extra mortgage payments isn’t your only option to improve your finances.
3 tips on making extra student loan payments
With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.
With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.
How teaching your kids about savings accounts will help them develop good money habits
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
The ABCs aren’t all that matters. Here’s how to teach your kids about finance from an early age.
Looking for affordable car insurance? Take these 5 steps now
Finding cheap car insurance may be easier than you think.
Finding cheap car insurance may be easier than you think.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
What's the difference between home warranty and homeowners insurance?
A home warranty and homeowners insurance may both cover your home, but each offers distinct protection. Learn more about what you need as a homeowner.
A home warranty and homeowners insurance may both cover your home, but each offers distinct protection. Learn more about what you need as a homeowner.
Could 2% mortgage rates be the new normal?
Consumers are benefitting from historically low mortgage rates, but will interest rates stay that low? Learn how you can take advantage of 2% mortgage rates while they last.
Consumers are benefitting from historically low mortgage rates, but will interest rates stay that low? Learn how you can take advantage of 2% mortgage rates while they last.
Millennials' assets exceed $10 trillion, data shows -- 3 tips on how to save more money
Millennials’ assets are higher than ever, but they’re also dealing with significant debt. Here are some money tips you can use to pay down debt, build your savings, and achieve your financial goals.
Millennials’ assets are higher than ever, but they’re also dealing with significant debt. Here are some money tips you can use to pay down debt, build your savings, and achieve your financial goals.