Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.
Americans’ retirement accounts dropped during coronavirus — here’s how much the average account has now
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Average IRA balance dropped 14% from last quarter.
Virginia jobless claims reach 500,000 since coronavirus hit
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
More than a half million Virginians have filed unemployment claims since the coronavirus outbreak hit the state last month.
Coronavirus sets student loan interest rates to historic lows — how to save money by refinancing
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
If you’re worried about making student loan payments, here are a few ways you can get some help from your student loan lenders.
Pentagon spending over $75 million to ramp up production of coronavirus testing swabs
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
The DOD announced Wednesday that a medical company based in Maine is receiving $75.5 million under the DPA to ramp up the production of swabs for coronavirus testing.
What are the closing costs for selling a home?
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
There are a number of closing costs you can expect to pay when selling a home.
Credit card annual fees can unlock better benefits — here’s how it works
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Credit cards with annual fees can offer massive benefits, but they may not be right for everyone.
Coronavirus student loan interest waivers being offered — how to take advantage
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
President Trump has aided those with student loans by suspending payments until September 30, 2020. But who qualifies for this relief?
The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.
FICO made new credit score changes — here's how to avoid lowering yours
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
The newest FICO score likely won’t take effect for several years, but it’s still good to be prepared.
Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.
Trump says ‘we’ll get that back,’ after people report dead relatives receiving stimulus checks
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
With the U.S. unemployment rate expected to his 20 percent soon, a number not seen since the great depression, millions of Americans received relief checks early in April in a bid to replace lost income due to the coronavirus closures. Unfortunately, many of the relief recipients are no longer living.
Many laid-off US workers due to coronavirus might make more money with unemployment benefits
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Unemployment benefits, combined with the additional coronavirus stimulus relief, means the average weekly payment to a laid-off worker should rise to about $978.
Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.
Virginia Tech could lose up to $240 million because of coronavirus
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Virginia Tech estimates it could lose millions in revenue during the coming months as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus IRS stimulus check error could be fixed with this hack
Americans who are having a hard time when it comes down to checking their CARES Act stimulus check’s payment status may need to enter their address a different way, according to social media users.
Americans who are having a hard time when it comes down to checking their CARES Act stimulus check’s payment status may need to enter their address a different way, according to social media users.
US economy shrank at 4.8% rate last quarter as coronavirus struck
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
The U.S. economy shrank at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic shut down much of the country and began triggering a recession that will end the longest expansion on record.
Ticket brokers struggling to refund fans for some of the $3.5 billion spent on concerts this year
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
With estimates of $3.5 billion spent on concert tickets this year, third parties holding all that money are struggling to keep up with refunding audiences who want their money back.
Maryland apologizes for poor launch of online unemployment claim portal
State officials are apologizing for the less than stellar launch of Maryland's new online portal for unemployment claims saying its debut has "clearly fallen short."
State officials are apologizing for the less than stellar launch of Maryland's new online portal for unemployment claims saying its debut has "clearly fallen short."
Maryland unemployment website fails after weekend launch
Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment claims is back online after it was taken down to correct issues.
Maryland's online portal for filing unemployment claims is back online after it was taken down to correct issues.