Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, looks to stand-alone bill
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
7 essential things to know before you file your 2020 tax return
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
The coronavirus pandemic triggered many changes in the U.S. economy and the employment landscape. Here are things to know before you file your tax returns.
Employers added 49K jobs last month as US unemployment fell to 6.3%
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
U.S employers added just 49,000 jobs in January, a sign that that the viral pandemic retains a tight grip on the economy nearly a year after it triggered a painful recession.
Who benefits from student loan forgiveness?
President-elect Joe Biden is considering canceling student debt. Here's who benefits the most if educational loans are forgiven.
President-elect Joe Biden is considering canceling student debt. Here's who benefits the most if educational loans are forgiven.
3 signs you should refinance your mortgage right now
Thanks to historically low interest rates, there’s never been a better time to do a mortgage refinance. But how do you know if refinancing is the right move for you?
Thanks to historically low interest rates, there’s never been a better time to do a mortgage refinance. But how do you know if refinancing is the right move for you?
College student uses GameStop stock earnings to donate Nintendo Switches, games to children’s hospital
A college student donated Nintendo Switches and games to Children’s Minnesota Hospital after making money from his GameStop stocks.
A college student donated Nintendo Switches and games to Children’s Minnesota Hospital after making money from his GameStop stocks.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Democrats urge Biden to cancel up to $50k in student loan debt by executive action
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
The resolution called on President Biden to take executive action to "administratively cancel up to $50,000 in Federal student loan debt for Federal student loan borrowers" using "existing legal authorities" under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
What type of home insurance do you need when selling a house?
What to know about insurance coverage before you list your home.
What to know about insurance coverage before you list your home.
Drivers opting for usage-based insurance amid COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
If the pandemic has you driving less, this type of car insurance may be worth a look.
If the pandemic has you driving less, this type of car insurance may be worth a look.
5 myths about high-yield savings accounts
Don’t believe these all-too-common myths.
Don’t believe these all-too-common myths.
5 benefits of having a good credit score
Having a high credit score comes with many benefits. Here are the main ones that you need to know.
Having a high credit score comes with many benefits. Here are the main ones that you need to know.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
3 tips for buying car insurance online
When you’re shopping for car insurance, you need to be prepared. We’ve put together top tips for buying car insurance online.
When you’re shopping for car insurance, you need to be prepared. We’ve put together top tips for buying car insurance online.
3 ways to reduce your student loan debt
Student loan debt may affect your outlook on life more than other types of debt. Learn how to pay it off, fast.
Student loan debt may affect your outlook on life more than other types of debt. Learn how to pay it off, fast.
How to pay for an unexpected expense when you’re unemployed
When you’re unemployed and money is tight, it’s helpful to know your options for paying off an unplanned expense.
When you’re unemployed and money is tight, it’s helpful to know your options for paying off an unplanned expense.
Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.
President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.