Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's who will receive monthly payments
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting July 15, monthly child tax credit payments will begin going out to millions of American families. Here’s what you need to know.
Prime Day 2021: How to avoid overspending, plus 3 ways to get out of credit card debt
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Follow these tips to avoid overspending on Prime Day, and learn more about paying down your debt.
Crypto Currency Confusion: Georgia man wakes up a 'trillionaire'
Imagine going to sleep as an average, hard-working American only to wake up in the morning a trillionaire.
Imagine going to sleep as an average, hard-working American only to wake up in the morning a trillionaire.
US unemployment claims tick up to 412,000 from pandemic low
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
The Labor Department said jobless claims in the U.S. rose 37,000 from the week before to 412,000, an increase for the first time since April.
IRS: Tax return filing deadline for Texas taxpayers is June 15
Have you filed your taxes yet? The deadline for Texas taxpayers is fast approaching.
Have you filed your taxes yet? The deadline for Texas taxpayers is fast approaching.
US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.
IRS contacting families possibly eligible for monthly payments
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
More than 36 million American families may be receiving letters from the IRS concerning eligibility for monthly Child Tax Credit payments.
Bezos, Musk among the rich who paid little to no income taxes, ProPublica reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos paid no income tax in 2007 and 2011. Tesla founder Elon Musk’s income tax bill was zero in 2018.
Hot North Texas real estate market has buyers struggling to keep up
Home prices in the DFW area are up some 26% compared to last year. But if you're waiting for the bubble to burst and prices to drop, it might not happen.
Home prices in the DFW area are up some 26% compared to last year. But if you're waiting for the bubble to burst and prices to drop, it might not happen.
Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Man drives off with gas pump after winning $1M in Michigan lottery
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
Dallas business owners encouraged by latest jobs report amid hiring struggles
At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.
At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.
IRS sending refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so
It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.
It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.
How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.