One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
Texas Workforce Commission launches fraud reporting tool
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.
Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.
IRS extends tax deadline for Texas winter storm victims to June 15
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
AT&T signs deal to merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late
May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.
May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.
Protecting Seniors from Scams
Cathy Dewitt Dunn is the president & CEO of Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services. She discusses just how often seniors are scammed and you can assist them in their retirement.
Cathy Dewitt Dunn is the president & CEO of Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services. She discusses just how often seniors are scammed and you can assist them in their retirement.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Arlington resident wins $5 million in lottery scratch-off ticket
One Arlington resident is now $5 million richer.
One Arlington resident is now $5 million richer.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Texas leads the nation in this year's pandemic employment recovery
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
North Texas restaurant owners can start applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Monday
A new resource is now available for restaurants trying to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new resource is now available for restaurants trying to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.