Already received your 3rd stimulus check? A bonus payment could be on the way
Millions of Americans were sent a third round of stimulus checks in March.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
New restaurant owner can't find workers who want to give up unemployment payment
"I put out a basic signing bonus and there are many businesses that do it," he said. "And it was not an awful lot, it was $400, but I didn't even get a phone call, crickets."
Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive. Here's what you need to do if you haven't received your money yet:
Chicago area couple wants to cancel wedding but may not get their money back
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, some couples are now finding themselves in dire financial straits as they try to cancel their plans for their wedding day only to find out there is a big price to pay.
Democrats pushing Biden to propose permanent extension of unemployment benefits
In a letter to the White House, 40 House Democrats proposed increasing jobless benefits, extending the duration of the weekly benefits, expanding the pool of eligibility and creating a system that would tie payments to changing economic conditions
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Millions of workers say they will quit if forced to return to office full-time
After more than a year of working from home, many workers are quite comfortable and may refuse to go back to the office full-time.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Stimulus check 'plus-up' payments may be smaller than expected - here's why
Some Americans who didn't receive as much money as they were entitled to in the three stimulus checks approved by Congress are now poised to receive extra cash as part of a "plus-up" payment.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Ketchup shortage hits restaurants, fast food chains across the US
Ketchup is the latest pandemic-fueled shortage following flour, pepperoni and aluminum cans.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Palos Heights man charged with submitting fraudulent COVID relief fund applications: feds
A suburban man has been charged with helping customers fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans.
Florida couple charged with $5.8-million COVID relief fraud
A Polk County couple is accused of fraudulently collecting $5.8 million in COVID-19 relief money and using it to buy a luxury car, Louis Vuitton merchandise, and more, then flaunting it on Facebook.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Popular music venue in Berwyn closing due to pandemic
A popular music venue and bar in west suburban Berwyn is for sale.