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.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
New Zealand increases minimum wage to $20 per hour, raises taxes on nation’s wealthiest by 39%
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
New Zealand has officially instated its $20 per hour minimum wage increase and raised taxes on the nation’s top earners.
IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
5 ways a high-yield savings account will boost your overall savings
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Many high-yield accounts offer as much as 10 times the national average interest rate or more.
Looking to maximize mortgage refinance savings? Do this now
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
Shopping around for lenders and low rates can pay off.
How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?
How recent college grads facing a tough job market can handle their student loans
Close to graduating? Finding a job might be hard. Here’s how to handle your loan payments in the meantime.
Close to graduating? Finding a job might be hard. Here’s how to handle your loan payments in the meantime.
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.
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.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
What happens if your student loan payment is late
Missing student loan payments could have unintended financial consequences.
Missing student loan payments could have unintended financial consequences.
Should I refinance my mortgage to consolidate debt?
If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.
If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Data breach impacts 900 University of Chicago Medical Center patients
A former employee at a national healthcare data processor that includes the University of Chicago Medical Center among its clients uploaded patients’ private information to the internet in 2019, potentially revealing their Social Security numbers and physical addresses and other sensitive data, officials said Wednesday.
A former employee at a national healthcare data processor that includes the University of Chicago Medical Center among its clients uploaded patients’ private information to the internet in 2019, potentially revealing their Social Security numbers and physical addresses and other sensitive data, officials said Wednesday.
Chicago to start accepting proposals for a casino in April
Chicago is moving ahead with plans for the city's first-ever casino.
Chicago is moving ahead with plans for the city's first-ever casino.
Is it okay to have more than one personal loan?
Need another personal loan? Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Need another personal loan? Here’s what you need to know before applying.
How a missing mortgage payment can impact your credit score
If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.
If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.
Mothers from Chicago and suburbs say that Child Tax Credit expansion will make a huge difference
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."
"This tax credit is definitely a blessing," said Maria Ramirez, a working mom in Waukegan. "I am working two jobs as a middle class American in Lake County. I've never qualified for any government assistance because I've made just over the minimum bracket. So it leaves me in a predicament where I don't qualify, so I have to get a second job."
Aurora gives away free food to 1,200 families at pop-up pantry
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin spent his 51st birthday volunteering at the pop-up pantry. "There's no place that I'd rather be than here making sure that our residents of Aurora have the food they need during this pandemic," he said. "We see the light at the end of this tunnel, but we're not through it yet."
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin spent his 51st birthday volunteering at the pop-up pantry. "There's no place that I'd rather be than here making sure that our residents of Aurora have the food they need during this pandemic," he said. "We see the light at the end of this tunnel, but we're not through it yet."
Average US price of gas jumps a nickel per gallon to $2.94
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
Stimulus checks for 30M Social Security recipients could go out soon after delay
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.
About 30 million Social Security recipients who are still waiting to receive their third stimulus check could see the money arrive soon.