Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire
The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.
Popular local brewery forced to close restaurant for what it calls 'absurd' reason
"They are equating the truckloads of beer we send to our distributor as if it's being consumed here at the beer garden by our guests," said Wagner. "It defies all common sense."
US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June
The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.
Application opens for $30 million Harris County Small Business Relief Fund
The application process for the $30 million Harris County Small Businesses Fund grant program opened Monday morning and will remain open until 3:30 p.m. July 24.
Coin shortage creates shopping challenge for low income, unbanked communities
How you can help solve the current coin shortage businesses are suffering.
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.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
United Airlines sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
The furloughs would include 15,000 flight attendants, 11,000 customer service and gate agents, 5,500 maintenance workers and 2,250 pilots.
Data: Congress created coronavirus aid, then reaped the benefits
Among businesses that received money was a California hotel partially owned by the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as a shipping business started by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s family. Chao is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
TWC trying to recoup $32 million in fraudulent, incorrect unemployment applications
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
Coronavirus-delayed federal tax deadline is fast-approaching July 15
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
No emergency fund? 7 ways to play financial defense during COVID-19 pandemic
Becoming intimate with your finances is now a matter of economic survival.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
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.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Harris County approves $30M grant program to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses in Harris County struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic may receive some extra help.
Mandating coronavirus face masks would strengthen US economy, Goldman Sachs says
A national face mask mandate would slow the spread of COVID-19 and potentially prevent the reinstatement of lockdowns that would wreak havoc on the U.S. economy, according to Goldman Sachs.