Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account

 A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.

How a personal loan could help with moving expenses

Worried about how you’ll afford your moving expenses? A personal loan can be a responsible way to ease these worries and alleviate financial stress.

Considering buying life insurance? 4 questions to ask yourself

Life insurance coverage can help protect your loved ones after you pass on. Ask yourself these four questions before you buy coverage

Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025

The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.

Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.

Signature loans: Everything to know

A signature loan is a type of unsecured personal loan that doesn’t require any form of collateral. Sometimes called a good faith or character loan, you’ll need good credit to get the best rates and terms, along with enough income to make the payments on the loan.

7 ways to save money for a house

With rising home prices, saving money up for a house can take years. Setting a savings goal and making financial moves now can help you get ready to buy.

Nike suspends sponsorship of Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson amid allegations

Twenty-two civil lawsuits have been filed against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in which women accuse him of assault and harassment during massage sessions.

156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says

The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.

Report projects 80,000 store closings in coming years

While the pandemic has made it impossible for some retailers to stay in business, a new report suggests tens of thousands of retailers could disappear in the coming years.

IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it

The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.

TV watching and cord-cutting grows, the cost of streaming services follow suit

One of the byproducts of the pandemic is that we've watched a lot more TV, in the last year. A survey found two-thirds of us are watching more, or at least as much TV, as pre-pandemic times.