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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
IRS to send 50,000 'catch-up' stimulus checks in September
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
The wrongly withheld payments will be mailed in early-to-mid September.
Eliminating payroll tax could deplete Social Security by 2023, chief actuary estimates
Trump has said he could eliminate the tax if he is reelected without undercutting the retirement program or greatly adding to the deficit.
Trump has said he could eliminate the tax if he is reelected without undercutting the retirement program or greatly adding to the deficit.
How to collect missing $500 child stimulus payments
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
Did you receive a stimulus check but not the extra $500 per child you should have? The IRS has reopened it's registration period so you can collect it.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Student loan forgiveness during coronavirus: Everything you need to know
The CARES Act may affect how you approach federal student loan repayment.
The CARES Act may affect how you approach federal student loan repayment.
New report ranks Houston No. 3 among global 'cities of the future'
City of Houston ranked No. 3 among top cities in the world for business, investment and lifestyle.
City of Houston ranked No. 3 among top cities in the world for business, investment and lifestyle.
Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
5 credit card benefits you probably have but don’t know about
Here are five little-known credit card benefits that may already be in your pocket.
Here are five little-known credit card benefits that may already be in your pocket.
How to bridge a financial gap before you start fall semester
There are several options for filling a financial aid gap so you can get back to school.
There are several options for filling a financial aid gap so you can get back to school.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.