July 15 tax filing deadline: A look at IRS penalties
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.
TWC trying to recoup $32 million in fraudulent, incorrect unemployment applications
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
Coronavirus-delayed federal tax deadline is fast-approaching July 15
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
No emergency fund? 7 ways to play financial defense during COVID-19 pandemic
Becoming intimate with your finances is now a matter of economic survival.
Becoming intimate with your finances is now a matter of economic survival.
What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
8 of the best graduate student loans
If you need graduate student loans, there are multiple options to consider.
If you need graduate student loans, there are multiple options to consider.
Harris County approves $30M grant program to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses in Harris County struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic may receive some extra help.
Small businesses in Harris County struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic may receive some extra help.
Texas delays work search requirement for unemployment benefits
The state of Texas will hold off on asking people to begin looking for work in order to keep their unemployment benefits.
The state of Texas will hold off on asking people to begin looking for work in order to keep their unemployment benefits.
LIFT UP Act would help struggling businesses
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
Life after an eviction: How to restore your credit
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
Texas law does not allow tenants to have an eviction suit expunged as many other states do, but there are steps you can take to repair the damage to your credit report.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area Wells Fargo executive fired over racially offensive posts
A Houston-area Wells Fargo executive is the latest to be fired for what he posted on social media.
A Houston-area Wells Fargo executive is the latest to be fired for what he posted on social media.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Unclaimed $1 million winning Powerball ticket purchased in El Paso set to expire
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
The Quick Pick ticket matching five numbers drawn for the January 25 drawing was purchased at Big Savers Market located at 3630 Alamdea Ave. Suite B in El Paso.
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.
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.