Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.

Does home insurance cover rental property?

Does home insurance cover rental property?

Homeowners insurance, landlord insurance or commercial property insurance: which kind of policy do you need to protect your rental property?

Homeowners insurance, landlord insurance or commercial property insurance: which kind of policy do you need to protect your rental property?

Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report

Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report

President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.

President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.

Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Uber ‘will not hesitate’ to ban riders over ‘violent or illegal behavior’ after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”

Uber announced that it will send users up-to-date information about unrest at state capitols ahead of Inauguration Day and “will not hesitate” to ban users who violate its policies on “violent behavior and illegal activity.”

Costco closing all in-store photo centers

Costco closing all in-store photo centers

Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.

Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.

Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items

Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items

Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.

Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.

The Fitting Curve [Black Entrepreneurs]
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The Fitting Curve [Black Entrepreneurs]

The Fitting Curve in Rockville Centre is the neighborhood lingerie shop you wished was up the block from you. It harkens back to an era when customer service meant when you entered a shop they knew your name. Kelly Saintus, Helene Delince and Stephanie Vincent are the shop's owners.

The Fitting Curve in Rockville Centre is the neighborhood lingerie shop you wished was up the block from you. It harkens back to an era when customer service meant when you entered a shop they knew your name. Kelly Saintus, Helene Delince and Stephanie Vincent are the shop's owners.

NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol riot

NYC to terminate Trump contracts after Capitol riot

New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

New York City will terminate business contracts with President Donald Trump after last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Walmart, Boeing, Hallmark among companies pulling political contributions after pro-Trump Capitol riot

Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.

Several major companies announced they are are pulling political contributions made to Republican lawmakers and are reevaluating future spending on political interests following last week’s pro-Trump riot at the Capitol.

Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many

Taxes on unemployment money coming due soon, surprising many

Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.

Many California jobseekers are confused about withholding taxes on their unemployment checks, and many more report that they simply can’t afford to put aside any money when they don’t have enough to begin with.

Second stimulus checks are arriving — here's how to prepare

Second stimulus checks are arriving — here's how to prepare

For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.

For many, debt may not be a top priority with the upcoming stimulus package, but here’s what to consider if it is for you.

Here's how much savings you should have at 40

Here's how much savings you should have at 40

By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away.

By 40, you should have an emergency fund and a good amount of retirement savings stowed away.

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and influential GOP donor, dies at 87

Sheldon Adelson, casino mogul and influential GOP donor, dies at 87

Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in politics.

Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire mogul and power broker who built a casino empire spanning from Las Vegas to China and became a singular force in politics.

Mega Millions, Powerball combined jackpots rise to more than $1 billion

Mega Millions, Powerball combined jackpots rise to more than $1 billion

After a long stretch of relatively paltry prizes, U.S. lottery players now have a choice of games that offer combined jackpots of more than $1 billion.

After a long stretch of relatively paltry prizes, U.S. lottery players now have a choice of games that offer combined jackpots of more than $1 billion.