‘Checkout with Crypto’: PayPal to allow customers to use cryptocurrency for online purchases
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
PayPal announced on Tuesday that it will be launching “Checkout with Crypto,” which allows users to pay with cryptocurrency when making purchases online.
IRS warns of tax refund email scam targeting college students and staff
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
The IRS issued a warning this week about an ongoing tax refund phishing scam targeting students and staff at colleges and universities who have a “.edu” email address.
Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans
The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.
The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Disney Plus increases subscription price for first time in US
In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.
In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Man recovers $1M lottery ticket after losing it in parking lot
A man couldn't believe his luck when he looked down and saw he matched every number on a million-dollar ticket. His luck quickly changed when that ticket vanished.
A man couldn't believe his luck when he looked down and saw he matched every number on a million-dollar ticket. His luck quickly changed when that ticket vanished.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Rich Americans shirk tax obligations as IRS collection efforts fall short, report finds
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.
How to get financial assistance if you didn't receive a stimulus check
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
You have financial options to stay afloat even if you aren’t getting a stimulus check.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
Stimulus checks on the way: US Treasury confirms $1,400 payments could hit bank accounts this weekend
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
The U.S. Treasury Department confirmed on Friday that Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
How will the COVID-19 relief bill benefit Americans? Financial planner weighs in
By now, you’ve heard that under President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan adults earning less than $80,000 a year will soon receive a $1,400 stimulus check.
By now, you’ve heard that under President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan adults earning less than $80,000 a year will soon receive a $1,400 stimulus check.