Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Signature loans: Everything to know
A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that doesn’t require any form of collateral. Sometimes called a good faith or character loan, you’ll need good credit to get the best rates and terms, along with enough income to make the payments on the loan.
A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that doesn’t require any form of collateral. Sometimes called a good faith or character loan, you’ll need good credit to get the best rates and terms, along with enough income to make the payments on the loan.
7 ways to save money for a house
With rising home prices, saving money up for a house can take years. Setting a savings goal and making financial moves now can help you get ready to buy.
With rising home prices, saving money up for a house can take years. Setting a savings goal and making financial moves now can help you get ready to buy.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
5 ways a high-yield savings account will boost your overall savings
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Looking to maximize mortgage refinance savings? Do this now
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
Today's mortgage rates continue to stick around historical lows | April 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 6, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates continue downward trend | April 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 6, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for April 6, 2021, which are down from yesterday.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Elon Musk calls for 'urgent' need to build more housing in Austin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
How recent college grads facing a tough job market can handle their student loans
Close to graduating? Finding a job might be hard. Here’s how to handle your loan payments in the meantime.
Close to graduating? Finding a job might be hard. Here’s how to handle your loan payments in the meantime.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for coffee with Bitcoin via Bakkt digital wallet app
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.