Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.

Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114,000

A bidder who wished to remain anonymous snapped up an early version of the pioneering Super Mario Bros. game released in 1985 for Nintendo's NES console during an auction conducted Friday by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions. 

After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.

US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged

U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.

Tax 'filing trap': How your stimulus payment could delay your refund

While many American households were concentrated on making sure they received their economic impact payments from the IRS – some may have inadvertently become ensnared in a “trap” that has led to millions having their 2019 refunds delayed.

Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?

Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.

Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19

Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.

Wawa asks customers to pay in exact change in response to coin shortage

To combat the nationwide coin shortage brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Wawa has asked customers to change the way they pay at the register.

July 15 tax filing deadline: A look at IRS penalties

The postponed tax season deadline is July 15, which means some last-minute filers need to take action in order to avoid being penalized by the IRS.

Student loans for bad credit — here are your best options

There are many student loan options for bad credit borrowers. Learn about them here, including federal loans and private loans.

How to get a $100,000 personal loan

A large loan limits your options, but you can qualify if you meet these requirements.

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.