White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Nasdaq leads charge as more states ease lockdowns
U.S. equity markets gained Monday despite concerns U.S. states are reopening too quickly after an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Asia.
U.S. equity markets gained Monday despite concerns U.S. states are reopening too quickly after an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Asia.
Receiving extra coronavirus unemployment benefits? How to avoid a big tax hit
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
The benefits are taxable at the federal level and by most states.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
Stocks surge as economic recovery hopes put record unemployment in the rearview mirror
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained over 455 points, or 1.91 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 1.69 percent and 1.58 percent, respectively.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris and Ed Markey propose $2,000 monthly payments to Americans during pandemic
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Democratic senators introduced a bill to give $2,000 a month to many Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
IRS wants stimulus checks addressed to deceased loved ones returned
Over the past couple of weeks, an unknown number of Americans whose loved ones have died recently are getting stimulus payments in the mail.
Over the past couple of weeks, an unknown number of Americans whose loved ones have died recently are getting stimulus payments in the mail.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Nasdaq turns positive for 2020 as investors bet on economic recovery
U.S. equity futures are pointing to a higher open, the day after the Dow Industrials snapped a two-session winning streak.
U.S. equity futures are pointing to a higher open, the day after the Dow Industrials snapped a two-session winning streak.
What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
Austin’s economy takes a multi-million dollar hit, after losing tax revenue
The city of Austin is facing budget issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak, issues that city leaders are working to rebound from.
The city of Austin is facing budget issues due to the COVID-19 outbreak, issues that city leaders are working to rebound from.
Dow, S&P fall as US-China tensions rise over coronavirus crisis
U.S. equity markets ended the session mixed as investors took in record job losses amid speculation tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
U.S. equity markets ended the session mixed as investors took in record job losses amid speculation tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
What is Medicaid, and how do you get it?
Newly unemployed and uninsured Americans may now qualify for Medicaid.
Newly unemployed and uninsured Americans may now qualify for Medicaid.
Coronavirus-related debt mounting? These steps can help reduce it
For a number of businesses, the issues won’t resolve entirely once local economies reopen, either.
For a number of businesses, the issues won’t resolve entirely once local economies reopen, either.
Majority of US workers want to stay remote: Survey
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Stocks trim gains on Fed speak as oil soars
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
Consumer debt surged to $14.3T before worst of coronavirus crisis, Fed says
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
Mortgage balances, the largest component of household debt in the U.S., jumped by $156 billion in the first quarter.
In coronavirus economy, here's how to pay off credit card debt
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.
Your first step right now should be to ask your credit card issuer for a break.