Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Quibi is shutting down, citing low subscriptions amid COVID-19 pandemic
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
A short six months after promising to revolutionize video viewing, short-form streaming service Quibi raised a white flag Wednesday and announced it was shutting down.
Pros and cons of buying a car with a credit card
It’s possible, but it’s best considered only if you can pay off the balance immediately.
It’s possible, but it’s best considered only if you can pay off the balance immediately.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Trump teases stepping in if Republicans oppose multi-trillion dollar stimulus package
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
FOX 7 Discussion: Unemployment continues to rise in Austin
Leah Meunier with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the rising unemployment rate in the Austin metro area.
Leah Meunier with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the rising unemployment rate in the Austin metro area.
Man wins $1.3M jackpot at Atlantic City casino
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an Atlantic City casino.
A New Jersey man became an instant millionaire at an Atlantic City casino.
Refinance vs. loan modification: Which is better?
Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.
Consider these things as you decide whether to change the terms of your loan via a refinance or loan modification.
How to negotiate a lower interest rate on your credit card
Learning how to negotiate a credit card rate is a skill every financial consumer should learn.
Learning how to negotiate a credit card rate is a skill every financial consumer should learn.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
6 ways parents can help their Gen Z kids build good credit early
How can parents help today's young Americans with building credit? Here are a few key tips. (iStock)
How can parents help today's young Americans with building credit? Here are a few key tips. (iStock)
How much can you save by refinancing your mortgage?
Refinancing your mortgage could mean hundreds saved per month — and tens of thousands over the life of your loan.
Refinancing your mortgage could mean hundreds saved per month — and tens of thousands over the life of your loan.
How does refinancing a mortgage affect your credit score?
Credit checks could lower your score; learn how to protect it.
Credit checks could lower your score; learn how to protect it.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.