Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees

Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.

Biden signs executive order for government to buy more US goods

President Joe Biden signed on Monday an executive order that aims to boost government purchases from U.S. manufacturers, according to administration officials.

Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.

Understanding how to pay for college

Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.

Refinancing an FHA loan? Here's everything you need to know

Did you know that it's possible to refinance an FHA loan? Here’s what you need to know before you take the plunge.

Pros and cons of a cash-out mortgage refinance

Like any financial move, doing a cash-out refinance has its pros and cons. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales

Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.

Candy company paying $30 an hour to eat, review sweets

A Canadian confectioner is hiring chocoholics and candy lovers to test treats for the sweet salary of $30 per hour.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program

Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Pros and cons of a cash-out mortgage refinance

Like any financial move, doing a cash-out refinance has its pros and cons. Here's what you need to know before getting started.

3 easy ways to increase your savings in 2021

Opening a high-yield savings account can help you reach your personal finance goals in the new year.

Unemployment freeze traps valid claims in a red tape nightmare

Unemployed workers with legitimate claims have had their accounts frozen by the department, sometimes for months, as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.

Unemployment claims fall to a still-high 900,000

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, lowering claims to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to further job cuts in a raging pandemic.

Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs? How to find out

When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.

What are the new FHA loan limits for 2021?

Here's how much in loans the Federal Housing Administration is offering home buyers.

Plan to cancel up to $50K in student loan debt could come with tax bomb

If you have student loans, you may be faced with a big tax bill at the end of the year if the Biden administration adopts Schumer’s call for $50,000 in student loan forgiveness.