Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hour, above Amazon, Target
A boost to $16 an hour starting next week puts Costco's starting wages above Target, Amazon.
A boost to $16 an hour starting next week puts Costco's starting wages above Target, Amazon.
5 factors that affect home insurance rates
Shop around to see if your home insurance rate can be cheaper.
Shop around to see if your home insurance rate can be cheaper.
How to save enough money for retirement
Start early and evaluate your plans regularly to stay on track.
Start early and evaluate your plans regularly to stay on track.
IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'
By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.
By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.
Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.
Study: 1 in 10 U.S. workers may have to switch jobs by 2030 due to impact of COVID-19
Research finds that U.S. workers without a college degree, minorities, women and young people will be the most likely to be the hardest hit.
Research finds that U.S. workers without a college degree, minorities, women and young people will be the most likely to be the hardest hit.
CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.
IRS says all stimulus checks have been delivered. Here's what to do if you didn't get one
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
Did you never receive a stimulus check? Here's what you need to do to claim your money:
FBI: North Korean hackers targeted banks, Sony movie studio
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
The Justice Department has charged three North Korean computer programmers in a broad range of global and destructive hacks, including targeting banks and a movie studio.
AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."
Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.
Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.
2021 tax filing season fast facts
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.
Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.
Survey: Most Americans expect to save their $1,400 stimulus check, not spend it
According to a new survey, 34 percent of Americans plan to put the third cash payment into their savings.
According to a new survey, 34 percent of Americans plan to put the third cash payment into their savings.
Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang: NYC should be a Bitcoin hub
Andrew Yang says that as mayor he would want to make New York a center for cryptocurrency.
Andrew Yang says that as mayor he would want to make New York a center for cryptocurrency.