Stress rises for unemployed as extra $600 benefit nears end
A major source of income for roughly 30 million unemployed people is set to end, threatening their ability to meet rent and pay bills and potentially undercutting the fragile economic recovery.
Downtown Dallas businesses take economic hit with few visitors during pandemic
Many business owners are keeping a close eye on budgets and the future.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
You may be owed interest on your tax refund, IRS says
If you haven't received your tax refund from the IRS, the wait may be worth it.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
Kroger stops giving customers coins as change
Grocery store Kroger has stopped giving coin change due to a shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Texas Restaurant Association hosts town hall with lawmakers to discuss ways to help restaurant industry
As thousands of Texas restaurants continue to take a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, industry leaders are looking to elected officials to push for more money to help business owners keep their doors open.
Mesquite woman successfully halts eviction from complex that received CARES Act funds
A Mesquite woman went to court on Wednesday to halt an eviction she said never should’ve been attempted.
Paycheck Protection Program deadline extended for small business owners
Small business owners still have time to cash in on big money.
Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Community Kitchen providing 200 meals per day in Downtown Dallas
An amazing effort to provide meals to restaurant workers and others who are out of a job during the pandemic starts Monday.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.