Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount
U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
$41.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot up for grabs in Wednesday drawing
Lotto Texas has grown to $41.25 million, making it the second-largest jackpot prize in the continent ahead of Wednesday night's drawing.
NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M
New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $17 an hour for full-time employees
The pay increase will take effect on Oct. 1, 2020.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Houston family evicted from apartment on national television receiving financial help
In an emotional interview on Friday, Israel Rodriguez thanked the thousands of people who have donated to his family.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Texas Lotto jackpot increases to $37.5 million
The Texas Lottery jackpot has increased to $37.5 million after no winning tickets were sold for the Wednesday night drawing.
Congressional investigation finds over $1B in suspected COVID-19 aid fraud
The investigation found that more than $1 billion in loans went to companies that received more than one.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Unemployment claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevated
The number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to roughly 880,000 last week.
Trump's payroll tax cut is here, but you'll pay it back next year
On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months. But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Job hunting during pandemic includes virtual interviews
In recent years, an initial interview often meant a phone or video conversation to determine whether a candidate was good enough to warrant a face-to-face interview. It saves time and money for employers. Now, the pandemic has made it a necessity, and job seekers need to get their sales pitch camera-ready.
More money, deadline extended for rental assistance
Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.
Tips for landing a job through a virtual interview
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing several employers to interview candidates using video conferencing platforms.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.