Texans still experiencing delays receiving unemployment benefits  

Texans still experiencing delays receiving unemployment benefits  

The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.

The TWC added eight call centers that operate 7 days a week and beefed up their computer servers to handle the nearly two million people who applied for unemployment when the shutdown began. But they say many calls are still coming in and they're working to answer them.

Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme

Northern Virginia couple charged in $1.5 million coronavirus fraud scheme

A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

A northern Virginia couple has been charged with fraud after prosecutors say they received nearly $1.5 million in federal funds meant for businesses struggling under the coronavirus pandemic.

IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus

IMF downgrades outlook for global economy in face of virus

The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.

The International Monetary Fund has sharply lowered its forecast for global growth this year because it envisions far more severe economic damage from the coronavirus than it did just two months ago.

US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

US inmates got coronavirus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.

The legislation authorizing the payments during the pandemic doesn’t specifically exclude jail or prison inmates, and the IRS has refused to say exactly what legal authority it has to retrieve the money.

Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study

Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study

For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.

For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.

Application now open for Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund

Application now open for Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund

If you're struggling to pay rent or other bills, you can now apply today and tomorrow for assistance from the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund. Here's what you need to know.

If you're struggling to pay rent or other bills, you can now apply today and tomorrow for assistance from the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund. Here's what you need to know.

Understanding bankruptcy and other options before you file

Understanding bankruptcy and other options before you file

Here's what you need to know before filing for bankruptcy and other options you may have if you're one of the millions suffering financially due to the pandemic.

Here's what you need to know before filing for bankruptcy and other options you may have if you're one of the millions suffering financially due to the pandemic.

US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%

US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits

The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.

The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.

COVID-19 Liability Waivers:  Are you signing away your rights?

COVID-19 Liability Waivers:  Are you signing away your rights?

Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.

Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage

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.”

Bar owner says bartenders opted for unemployment pay over work

Bar owner says bartenders opted for unemployment pay over work

Despite high unemployment numbers across the country, business owners in Houston say they are having a hard time filling open job positions because unemployment pays them more.

Despite high unemployment numbers across the country, business owners in Houston say they are having a hard time filling open job positions because unemployment pays them more.