‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Office Depot closing stores, laying off 13,000 workers
Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.
Office Depot announced a restructuring plan that includes closing stores and laying off about 13,100 employees by 2023.
JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.
Dow falls 457 points amid fears of coronavirus second wave
U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.
U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3 new tax credits offered to businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
The employee retention credit is designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll, the IRS says.
Coronavirus stimulus cash: Foreign workers, relatives of dead asked to send $1,200 checks back
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Both groups are considered ineligible for the payments.
Dow, S&P fall as US-China tensions rise over coronavirus crisis
U.S. equity markets ended the session mixed as investors took in record job losses amid speculation tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
U.S. equity markets ended the session mixed as investors took in record job losses amid speculation tensions are rising between the U.S. and China over Beijing's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
Stocks trim gains on Fed speak as oil soars
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
U.S. equity markets surged Tuesday as plans to reopen parts of the country gained momentum.
Mundelein woman says IRS sent her dead mother-in-law a stimulus check
A suburban woman is one of many Americans reporting that a dead relative has gotten a stimulus check.
A suburban woman is one of many Americans reporting that a dead relative has gotten a stimulus check.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Half of working-age Americans might not have a paycheck in May as layoffs surge
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Fewer than half of working-age Americans could earn a paycheck in May as the coronavirus pandemic triggers millions of job losses.
Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.