Minneapolis minimum wage to increase July 1, business owners impacted by COVID-19 raise concerns
On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $11.75 at small businesses and $13.25 at large businesses.
On July 1, 2020, the minimum wage in Minneapolis will be raised to $11.75 at small businesses and $13.25 at large businesses.
Coronavirus unemployment benefits set to expire soon — what to do when that happens
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Having a financial plan can help when the clock is counting down on unemployment.
Not tying the knot due to COVID-19? Here's why not getting married could have severe financial ramifications
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
Financial experts warn that many couples could be making a big mistake by not tying the knot.
How you can find out if you’re still owed money from the 2017 Equifax data breach
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
Minnesota unemployment rate hits 9.9 percent, highest ever recorded in state
Minnesota's unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in May, which is the highest rate ever recorded int he state.
Minnesota's unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in May, which is the highest rate ever recorded int he state.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Stocks retreat as Trump preps social media and China crackdowns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Americans tapping retirement savings after coronavirus-led job loss, study finds
The sudden loss in income is causing a growing number of Americans to tap their retirement savings accounts.
The sudden loss in income is causing a growing number of Americans to tap their retirement savings accounts.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Stocks pare gains fueled by America's reopening
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
U.S. equity markets were mixed Wednesday as U.S. states continued with their plans to reopen America.
Stocks soar on reopening optimism
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. equity markets surged to their best levels in months as states continued to reopen and as traders returned to the New York Stock Exchange for the first time since shutting down on March 23 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Deadline approaching for laid-off workers to get health insurance
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Taxpayer-subsidized health insurance is available for a modest cost — sometimes even free — across the country, but few people seem to know how to find it.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Stocks rally as more states reopen economies
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.