Restart or re-stop? Economies reopen but chaos abounds
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Distinct possibility: ‘Temporary’ layoffs may be permanent
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Call it realism or pessimism, but more employers are coming to a reluctant conclusion: Many of the employees they’ve had to lay off in the face of the coronavirus pandemic might not be returning to their old jobs anytime soon.
Unemployment 'could be' nearing Great Depression levels: Mnuchin
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
More than a decade of job gains were erased in April; the stunning job losses are more than double what the U.S. saw during the 2008 financial crisis.
Restaurants start to feel the percentage cuts taken by third party delivery services
A post from a Chicago food truck owner has gone viral. It shows the breakdown of his cut from delivery service Grub Hub.
A post from a Chicago food truck owner has gone viral. It shows the breakdown of his cut from delivery service Grub Hub.
No time like the present: End-of-life plans and the COVID-19 pandemic
Several estate attorneys, online legal service providers and life insurers say they’ve seen an uptick in interest since the coronavirus hit.
Several estate attorneys, online legal service providers and life insurers say they’ve seen an uptick in interest since the coronavirus hit.
Elon Musk threatens to exit California and move Tesla to Texas over coronavirus restrictions
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company’s factory and headquarters out of California in an escalating spat with local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threatened Saturday to pull the company’s factory and headquarters out of California in an escalating spat with local officials who have stopped the company from reopening its electric vehicle factory.
Disney World could reopen in late July, one analyst says
Disney closed its theme parks in mid-March due to the coronavirus.
Disney closed its theme parks in mid-March due to the coronavirus.
How to get the best HELOC rates
Make sure you understand how HELOC rates work to save the most money.
Make sure you understand how HELOC rates work to save the most money.
Lost your job? Here's what you need to know
Nearly 33.5 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past 7 weeks — a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S. economy.
Nearly 33.5 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past 7 weeks — a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S. economy.
Stocks surge as economic recovery hopes put record unemployment in the rearview mirror
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
FTC warns of work-from-home scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Promises of a big income working from home, especially when the “opportunity” involves an up-front fee or giving your credit card information, “should make you very suspicious,” the FTC says.
Mortgage rates matter — here’s how much just a 1% difference could make
Yes, size does matter when it comes to interest rates. Check out how much you could save.
Yes, size does matter when it comes to interest rates. Check out how much you could save.
Kroger to discontinue 'Hero Pay' bonus for employees working during pandemic
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
The union that represents Kroger grocery store workers Friday called for the company to not eliminate its $2-an-hour bonus to employees working during the pandemic, known as "Hero Pay," which is planned to end May 16.
Mortgage rates matter — here’s how much just a 1% difference could make
Yes, size does matter when it comes to interest rates. Check out how much you could save.
Yes, size does matter when it comes to interest rates. Check out how much you could save.
Sweet Tomatoes to stay closed permanently, report says
The move will affect more than 4,000 employees who will essentially be laid off.
The move will affect more than 4,000 employees who will essentially be laid off.
Coronavirus stimulus checks are coming - here’s how credit card debt could affect it
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Salons, barbershops allowed to reopen as part of next phase of Gov. Abbott's plan
Hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, and tanning salons across the state can reopen and while some say they will remain closed for now, others are saying they must reopen to stay afloat.
Hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, and tanning salons across the state can reopen and while some say they will remain closed for now, others are saying they must reopen to stay afloat.
Gov. Greg Abbott meets with President Trump over Texas' efforts to reopen economy during COVID-19 outbreak
Abbott’s meeting with the President was preceded by two White House tweets.
Abbott’s meeting with the President was preceded by two White House tweets.
Chef Wolfgang Puck calls for restaurant industry bailout
In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.
In the face of COVID-19, world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is calling on the Federal Government to offer a hand to a struggling restaurant industry.