Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses; stocks dip
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
The price for oil plummeted to negative $3.70 per barrel, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern time.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Shake Shack to return $10M government loan
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.
Amazon workers call for ‘virtual walk out’ in response to firings and working conditions amid pandemic
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
A group called Amazon Employees for Climate Justice (AECJ) is calling for a “virtual walk out” in response to the firings and conditions within Amazon workplaces.
Chicago cites developer, contractors in smokestack implosion
A developer and two contractors overseeing the destruction of a defunct coal plant’s smokestack that covered a southwest side neighborhood in dust face nearly $70,000 in fines, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday.
A developer and two contractors overseeing the destruction of a defunct coal plant’s smokestack that covered a southwest side neighborhood in dust face nearly $70,000 in fines, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Friday.
IRS depositing some coronavirus stimulus checks into wrong bank accounts
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
If you think your check was sent to the wrong account, call your bank and verify it, the IRS says
Chicago businesses turn to raffle to survive coronavirus pandemic
A South Side deli owner has cooked up a creative way to help nearly three dozen Mount Greenwood businesses survive the pandemic. They are forming their own lottery.
A South Side deli owner has cooked up a creative way to help nearly three dozen Mount Greenwood businesses survive the pandemic. They are forming their own lottery.
Land O' Lakes drops 'racist' Native American image from packaging after nearly 100 years
The logo, which has been the company’s label for nearly 100 years since it was founded in Minnesota in 1921, has been called “racist” and criticized for its use of the “butter maiden.”
The logo, which has been the company’s label for nearly 100 years since it was founded in Minnesota in 1921, has been called “racist” and criticized for its use of the “butter maiden.”
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.
Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
How small businesses owners are staying afloat during COVID-19 crisis
Joe Atou, owner of two small businesses, joins us via telephone to talk about how the coronavirus shutdown is affecting his livelihood.
Joe Atou, owner of two small businesses, joins us via telephone to talk about how the coronavirus shutdown is affecting his livelihood.
How to manage your personal finances during a crisis
Personal finance expert and best-selling author Rachel Cruze joins us to dish out tips on managing money during the coronavirus crisis.
Personal finance expert and best-selling author Rachel Cruze joins us to dish out tips on managing money during the coronavirus crisis.
93-year-old Pennsylvania woman's viral coronavirus plea for more beer answered by Coors Light
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A 93-year-old woman from Pennsylvania used the powers of the internet to keep a stock of beer while doing her part to “flatten the curve” amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Helpful resources for small businesses amid coronavirus financial instability
Letty Velez, president and CEO of Velez Global Ent, joins the show to talk about how small businesses can recoup their losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Letty Velez, president and CEO of Velez Global Ent, joins the show to talk about how small businesses can recoup their losses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check
The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.
The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.
DoubleTree hotel shares signature chocolate chip cookie recipe for the first time ever
Dreaming of cozying up in fresh linens and ordering room service?
Dreaming of cozying up in fresh linens and ordering room service?
State Farm, Progressive to return up to $2 billion to policyholders amid coronavirus pandemic
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.
On average, State Farm says auto customers can expect to receive a credit of about 25 percent of premium for the time period March 20 through May 31.