Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.

Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late

May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.

Car parts, lumber shortages affect Austin, nationwide businesses

Along with the pandemic putting a pause on production, the winter storm in Texas affected the production of some materials - including lumber. Simultaneously, more and more people are moving to Austin.

Will my spouse’s debt affect our joint mortgage application?

Joint mortgage debt can hurt your chances of securing a low interest rate. Here’s what you need to know about debt before applying for a loan.

Georgia to end participation in additional unemployment benefits

During an interview with FOX News, Gov. Brian Kemp said he plans to end Georgia's participation in the federal government's $300 weekly additional unemployment benefit.

Colonial Pipeline restores full service, return to normal will take ‘several days’

Colonial Pipeline said Thursday is has resumed full operations along its pipeline system on the East Coast, but said it will take “several days” for its supply chain to return to normal. President Joe Biden warned gas stations not to engage in price gouging.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Gas hits $7 in Virginia

Drivers were shocked when they got to the pump at a gas station in Virginia.

Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.

Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires

Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Cash-out refinance: Pros, cons, when to get one

A cash-out refinance replaces your current mortgage with a larger mortgage and lets you withdraw equity in cash. You can use the money however you want.

More than 1,000 gas stations run out of fuel

More than 1,000 gas stations in the Southeast reported running out of fuel, primarily because of what analysts say is unwarranted panic-buying among drivers.