Study: Texas economy fifth most racially equal in the U.S.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
These are the quickest ways to pay off credit card debt
Don’t ignore your credit card debt; try some of these ideas to stay afloat during these uncertain times.
Don’t ignore your credit card debt; try some of these ideas to stay afloat during these uncertain times.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
5 ways to reduce college tuition costs
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
With college tuition breaking budgets across the U.S., families and students need to get creative to curb tuition costs.
When going into debt is good (and how to avoid too much)
Be mindful of how and why you borrow money to avoid racking up too much debt.
Be mindful of how and why you borrow money to avoid racking up too much debt.
Nursing homes to face enforcement action for swiping coronavirus stimulus checks from seniors
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
The Trump administration on Tuesday warned nursing homes that they will face repercussions for unlawfully seizing economic impact payments from seniors.
Trump administration opposes $600 unemployment benefits extension
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
The Trump administration opposes a Democratic proposal to extend a $600 per week federal unemployment benefit approved in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Tuesday.
3 secrets to getting the best student loan interest rates
Looking for student loans for next semester? Here’s how to shop around and get the best rate.
Looking for student loans for next semester? Here’s how to shop around and get the best rate.
If you're looking to refinance your mortgage, avoid these roadblocks
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
'We need help': Small cities face fiscal calamity from coronavirus
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
5 smart money moves to make while you quarantine during coronavirus
Stuck at home? Try these personal finance tips during coronavirus to improve your money health.
Stuck at home? Try these personal finance tips during coronavirus to improve your money health.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against COVID-19 fraud
The IRS says scammers are using the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments as cover to steal personal information and money.
The IRS says scammers are using the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments as cover to steal personal information and money.
Low-wage essential workers face higher risk of health and financial issues amid pandemic, study finds
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to recent research.
Criminals stealing unemployment benefits as claims surge
Criminals are seizing on a surge in job losses to steal unemployment benefits from Americans nationwide.
Criminals are seizing on a surge in job losses to steal unemployment benefits from Americans nationwide.