Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19

Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.

July 15 tax filing deadline: A look at IRS penalties

The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.

What is Patrick Mahomes’ tax bill on his record-breaking contract?

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed a massive contract extension this week, which means – even after taxes – he stands to earn a lot of money.

What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus

As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.

FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs

Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.

President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments

President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.

Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid coronavirus pandemic

States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.

NYC passes budget that cuts $1B from NYPD

New York City lawmakers approved an austere budget early Wednesday that will shift $1 billion from policing to education and social services in the coming year, acknowledging protesters' demands to cut police spending — but falling short of what activists sought.

Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says

A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.

How to get a mortgage rate below 3%

Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.

US consumer spending up 8.2%, partly erasing record plunge

Friday’s Commerce Department report showed that Americans stepped up their spending in May despite a 4.2% decline in personal income, which had soared by 10.8% the previous month.

Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered

President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.