Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
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How to get a $100,000 personal loan
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Pandemic-delayed July 15 tax day is approaching: Here’s what you need to know
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What will the next coronavirus relief bill look like? Congress mulls stimulus checks and back-to-work bonus
As a recent coronavirus resurgence threatens to derail the U.S. economy's gradual recovery from the worst downturn since the Great Depression, the spike in cases has put added pressure on Congress to pass another round of fiscal aid.
US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%
While the jobless rate was down from 13.3% in May, it is still at a Depression-era level. And the data was gathered during the second week of June, just before a number of states began to reverse or suspend the reopenings of their economies to try to beat back the virus.
Second coronavirus stimulus check under consideration: How did first $1,200 payment affect economy?
As the White House explores sending another stimulus check to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, new research suggests the first cash payment and expansive government aid was vital in preventing a rise in poverty.
Denny's plans to hire 10,000 restaurant employees by end of 2020
Positions include sanitation specialist, a job created by the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposal could raise property taxes in Prince George’s County
A proposal moving forward in Prince George’s County could mean higher property taxes for homeowners.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
Walmart pays another round of cash bonuses to US hourly employees working during pandemic
Full-time hourly associates were given a $300 bonus and part-time hourly and temporary associates received $150 on June 25.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
US GDP fell at 5.0% rate in Q1; worse is likely on the way
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Only 47% of Americans are losing sleep over money despite pandemic: Study
For the 47 percent who are worried about money issues currently, 23 percent said their cause of stress revolved around everyday expenses, which Bankrate noted was down from the 32 percent who said the same last year.
Disney World workers petition to delay reopening of parks
The theme parks are set to begin reopening July 11.
Census survey: Younger people, low-income households facing food, financial struggles amid pandemic
The data comes from a U.S. Census Household Pulse Survey that was released on June 17.
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty
IRS permits more Americans to tap retirement accounts without penalty.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
Second coronavirus stimulus check could be coming — what you should do to save more money now
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