IRS stimulus payments status check; agency says enhancements made to 'Get My Payment' tool

IRS stimulus payments status check; agency says enhancements made to 'Get My Payment' tool

The Internal Revenue Service says it has made significant enhancements to the "Get My Payment" tool designed to help Americans eligible to receive Economic Impact Payments.

The Internal Revenue Service says it has made significant enhancements to the "Get My Payment" tool designed to help Americans eligible to receive Economic Impact Payments.

Coronavirus mandates lead to Ashley Madison membership surge

Coronavirus mandates lead to Ashley Madison membership surge

The matchmaking website for cheating spouses, is doing so well right now because prospective customers’ relationships are not.

The matchmaking website for cheating spouses, is doing so well right now because prospective customers’ relationships are not.

Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins

Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins

E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.

E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.

CDC draft outlines phased reopening of child care, religious institutions, food industry amid coronavirus

CDC draft outlines phased reopening of child care, religious institutions, food industry amid coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drafted proposed guidelines for a phased reopening of the economy as some states begin to lift stay-at-home orders and resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has drafted proposed guidelines for a phased reopening of the economy as some states begin to lift stay-at-home orders and resume operations amid the coronavirus pandemic, Fox News has learned.

Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

Papa John’s founder donates $1 million to small businesses for COVID-19 relief

The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.

The money will be be distributed as charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, and some money will go to small business owners directly, according to a statement.

Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic

Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic

Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government. 

Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government. 

Fed eliminates transfer limit on monthly withdrawals from savings accounts

Fed eliminates transfer limit on monthly withdrawals from savings accounts

The Federal Reserve announced Friday that banks can allow consumers to make an unlimited number of withdrawals from their savings accounts without paying an additional fee.

The Federal Reserve announced Friday that banks can allow consumers to make an unlimited number of withdrawals from their savings accounts without paying an additional fee.

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.

Some small businesses say ‘no’ to Paycheck Protection Program funding

Some small businesses say ‘no’ to Paycheck Protection Program funding

The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.

The Paycheck Protection Program ran out of its $349 billion fund in just two weeks. Recently, the Senate passed an additional $300 billion in funding for the program.

Small business microgrants to be awarded in DC by the end of the month

Small business microgrants to be awarded in DC by the end of the month

It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.

It has been 28 days since D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) ordered all nonessential businesses in the city to close -- a decision that forced thousands of layoffs and a flood of applications for unemployment benefits.

Burger King franchise owner with over 1,000 stores may apply for small business loan

Burger King franchise owner with over 1,000 stores may apply for small business loan

One of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. has suggested that it may apply for a government-backed loan established in the $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.

One of the largest restaurant franchisees in the U.S. has suggested that it may apply for a government-backed loan established in the $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.

Amazon now accepting food stamp benefits in 7 states

Amazon now accepting food stamp benefits in 7 states

Amazon is now accepting food stamp benefits in seven states as part of a pilot program with the Department of Agriculture, the tech giant announced.

Amazon is now accepting food stamp benefits in seven states as part of a pilot program with the Department of Agriculture, the tech giant announced.

Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report

Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report

Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.

Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.

Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic

Ilhan Omar introduces bill to cancel rent, mortgage payments during coronavirus pandemic

Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.

Legislation has been introduced that would cancel rent and mortgage payments for Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. This would be available to all Americans regardless of income or employment.

Shake Shack to return $10M government loan

Shake Shack to return $10M government loan

Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.

Shake Shack Inc will return the small business loan it received from the U.S. government, the burger chain's chief executive said on Monday, making it the first major firm to hand back money aimed at helping small businesses ride out the coronavirus impact.