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.

Don't fall for these 5 student loan myths

When it comes to student loans, separate fact from fiction and protect your finances.

How to get a personal loan fast

Taking out a personal loan could help you borrow at an affordable rate to cover expenses. But how fast can you get one? Find out here.

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.

Families of former Aunt Jemima ambassadors concerned about rebranding

The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.

Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic

"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."

Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas

Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.

Eskimo Pie to rename its 'derogatory' brand name

The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.

Significance of brands turning away from mascots of racist origins
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Dr, Joseph Flynn from Northern Illinois University talks about the impact of brands such as Aunt Jemima removing symbols of racist origin from their corporate identity.

The real history of Aunt Jemima and the brand’s first model Nancy Green

Since the breakfast company’s announcement that it would retire the brand, many have wondered about the history behind the character on the ubiquitous syrup bottle.

Chicago restaurants given OK for limited June 26 reopening

Chicago’s restaurants will be allowed to serve limited numbers of diners indoors beginning next week, which is earlier than expected, Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Friday.