Jobless claims slip to still-high 787,000 in the US

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell slightly to 787,000, evidence of a job market stumbling in the face of the viral pandemic and the damage it has inflicted on the economy for nearly 10 months.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

JCPenney begins new CEO search for fresh start

After emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, 118-year-old retail giant JCPenney is planning a fresh start for 2021, beginning with a search for a new leader.

Family Finances: What Topics To Cover Part 2

The President & CEO of DeWitt & Dunn Financial Services shares some tips to cover during the family finances discussion including student loan tips and retirement funding.

UK and EU reach historic post-Brexit trade agreement

Britain and the European Union have struck a provisional free-trade agreement that should avert New Year chaos for cross-border traders and bring a measure of certainty for businesses.

Layoffs remain elevated as 803,000 seek unemployment aid

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell by 89,000 last week to a still-elevated 803,000, evidence that the job market remains under stress nine months after the coronavirus outbreak sent the U.S. economy into recession and caused millions of layoffs.