Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
What determines how much house you can afford?
Several things can influence how much mortgage you may qualify for when buying a home.
Several things can influence how much mortgage you may qualify for when buying a home.
Does home insurance cover rental property?
Homeowners insurance, landlord insurance or commercial property insurance: which kind of policy do you need to protect your rental property?
Homeowners insurance, landlord insurance or commercial property insurance: which kind of policy do you need to protect your rental property?
Why financial experts are urging student loan borrowers to refinance
Low interest rates help borrowers save money.
Low interest rates help borrowers save money.
Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”
Costco closing all in-store photo centers
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items
Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.
Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.
NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol riot
New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.
New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021 after 'strong' 2020 holiday season
Target will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021, saying customers redefined the holiday shopping season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Target will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021, saying customers redefined the holiday shopping season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot
Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.
Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.
Dallas location of Carlo's Bakery, from 'Cake Boss', has closed
The Dallas location of Carlo’s Bakery, which became famous thanks to the TLC show Cake Boss, has closed.
The Dallas location of Carlo’s Bakery, which became famous thanks to the TLC show Cake Boss, has closed.
Yelp will indicate how well restaurants enforce masks, social distancing
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
In a blog post published Tuesday, Yelp announced it will prompt users to say whether or not they observed restaurant staff wearing masks and observing social distancing.
Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.
6 proven ways to lower your car insurance premiums
Want lower car insurance premiums? Here’s how to do it.
Want lower car insurance premiums? Here’s how to do it.
When should you use a high yield savings account? 5 scenarios
If you need to save up toward a big expense, a high-yield savings account might be able to help you reach your goal a lot faster.
If you need to save up toward a big expense, a high-yield savings account might be able to help you reach your goal a lot faster.
Second stimulus checks are arriving — here's how to prepare
For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.
For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.
GoFundMe bans fundraisers for travel to political events with risk of violence
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
GoFundMe joined a growing list of companies cracking down on extremist behavior and rhetoric and is removing numerous fundraisers intended to raise money for travel expenses to events with risk of violence.
Here's how much savings you should have at 40
By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away.
By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away.
Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and influential GOP donor, dies at 87
Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in politics.
Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in politics.
Today's mortgage rates stable | January 12, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for January 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for January 12, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.