Man drives off with gas pump after winning $1M in Michigan lottery
A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.
Dallas business owners encouraged by latest jobs report amid hiring struggles
At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.
IRS sending refunds to those who paid taxes on 2020 unemployment
The IRS says it is sending more than 2.8 million refunds to those who paid taxes on unemployment compensation that is now excluded as income.
Biden 'extremely optimistic' about May jobs report, economists less so
President Joe Biden said the latest jobs report leaves room for optimism. However, economists were disappointed with the latest numbers.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Ally Financial ends all overdraft fees, becomes first large bank to do so
It’s a major move by Ally, the 17th largest bank in the country by size, and for the industry, which has been reliant on overdraft fees for decades to boost their profits.
How to pay for summer travel with airfare costs on the rise
Prices for domestic plane tickets are expected to increase 16% this summer, so it's more important than ever to be mindful when financing your next vacation.
‘America is coming back’: Biden makes case for economic investment during speech in Cleveland
Biden reiterated his determination to invest in the trillion American Jobs Plan and trillion American Families Plan.
One McDonald's is so desperate for workers it is giving away iPhones
A McDonald’s restaurant in Illinois is offering iPhones to try to attract new workers.
Texas Workforce Commission launches fraud reporting tool
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.
IRS extends tax deadline for Texas winter storm victims to June 15
Victims of winter storms that began Feb. 11 now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
AT&T signs deal to merge WarnerMedia operations with rival Discovery
AT&T will combine its media operations that include CNN HBO, TNT and TBS in a $43 billion deal with Discovery, which owns networks like Food Network and HGTV. The deal is expected to close by the middle of 2022.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Tax Day is May 17: Last-minute tips and what to know about filing late
May 17 is the deadline to file 2020 tax returns. You can request an extension, but those who owe taxes to the federal government must still pay on May 17.
Protecting Seniors from Scams
Cathy Dewitt Dunn is the president & CEO of Dewitt & Dunn Financial Services. She discusses just how often seniors are scammed and you can assist them in their retirement.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Amazon seeks to hire 75,000 workers; offers $100 to vaccinated hires
Amazon is seeking to hire 75,000 people in a tight job market and is offering bonuses to attract workers, including $100 for new hires who are already vaccinated for COVID-19.