Despite global reopening push, some jobs are gone for good
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Factories and stores are reopening, economies are reawakening – but many jobs just aren’t coming back.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
Wall Street's rally zooms higher after surprise gain in jobs
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
The report gives credence to the building optimism among stock investors that the economy can recover relatively quickly from its current hole.
Ill-considered social media posts lead to lost jobs amid protests, COVID-19 crisis
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
Many people have found themselves without jobs after posting ill-advised messages amid the George Floyd protests and COVID-19 pandemic.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Mortgage refinance: Everything you need to know
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
Should small business owners take out personal loans during coronavirus?
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
3 ways to tackle private student loans if you can’t pay due to coronavirus
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
If you’re having trouble paying down student loan debt during the pandemic, there may be some relief options to consider.
Stocks fight for gains after Trump vows to quell rioting
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
U.S. equity markets fought for gains Tuesday after President Trump threatened to deploy the military to quell violence and looting in cities across America after the death of a black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
COA utility customers receive nearly $897K in bill help; funds still available to help those struggling
The program provides help to those having financial difficulties and are unable to pay their utility bills due to unexpected emergencies, like COVID-19.
The program provides help to those having financial difficulties and are unable to pay their utility bills due to unexpected emergencies, like COVID-19.
Stocks shrug off weekend riots, June begins on high note
ISM Manufacturing rose to 43.1 in May.
ISM Manufacturing rose to 43.1 in May.
How to ask for a credit balance refund
Do you need a credit balance refund for a negative credit card balance? Here's what you need to know about getting your money back from your credit card issuer.
Do you need a credit balance refund for a negative credit card balance? Here's what you need to know about getting your money back from your credit card issuer.
Stocks jump for month as oil posts record gain
U.S. equity markets curbed the bulk of their losses Friday after President Trump announced a new wave of crackdown efforts on China, but stopped short of instituting new sanctions or upending the trade deal between the two countries.
U.S. equity markets curbed the bulk of their losses Friday after President Trump announced a new wave of crackdown efforts on China, but stopped short of instituting new sanctions or upending the trade deal between the two countries.
Stocks retreat as Trump preps social media and China crackdowns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
US economy shrank at 5% annual rate in Q1
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the biggest quarterly decline in more than a decade, since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Check your mail: IRS sending out stimulus checks in the form of prepaid debit cards
Before you toss your junk mail in the trash, take a closer look.
Before you toss your junk mail in the trash, take a closer look.