Many major Atlanta malls reopen for first time since March

Many major Atlanta malls reopen for first time since March

Many major shopping malls in Georgia are back open after being given the green light to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. For some, it's the first time they have been open since March. 

Many major shopping malls in Georgia are back open after being given the green light to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. For some, it's the first time they have been open since March. 

Can you negotiate your credit card debt?

Can you negotiate your credit card debt?

Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.

Looking for a better deal from a credit card company or seeking to curb your plastic debt? Negotiating directly can get the job done.

Georgia Secretary of State announces plans to streamline state licensing

Georgia Secretary of State announces plans to streamline state licensing

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced plans Monday to streamline the state's licensing procedures for the half million people who need a license to work.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced plans Monday to streamline the state's licensing procedures for the half million people who need a license to work.

Department of Labor tweaking site for more 1-on-1 engagement

Department of Labor tweaking site for more 1-on-1 engagement

Since mid-March, Georgia’s Department of Labor has had to reinvent itself. Getting benefits to a record number of unemployment applicants in a short period of time has been monumental. But now they are ready to focus on individual cases. 

Since mid-March, Georgia’s Department of Labor has had to reinvent itself. Getting benefits to a record number of unemployment applicants in a short period of time has been monumental. But now they are ready to focus on individual cases. 

Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'

Walmart pays hourly staff nearly $180M in bonuses with 'more to come'

Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.

Walmart paid almost $180 million in cash bonuses to its hourly associates nationwide on Thursday and has fulfilled its goal of hiring 200,000 more employees since March in response to demand prompted by the novel coronavirus, the company announced.

Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how

Debt-to-income ratio affects student loan refinancing — here’s how

If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.

If you want to refinance your student loan debt, it’s a good idea to calculate and understand your debt-to-income ratio before you apply.

Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters

Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters

For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.

For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.

Q&A: What to expect when visiting newly reopened businesses in Georgia

Q&A: What to expect when visiting newly reopened businesses in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp reaffirmed Thursday his plan to reopen the state, but is putting new guidelines in place for Georgia businesses as the public health emergency order has been extended to June 12. Those new rules are meant to enforce social distancing and be best practices for the health and safety of guests and employees.

Gov. Brian Kemp reaffirmed Thursday his plan to reopen the state, but is putting new guidelines in place for Georgia businesses as the public health emergency order has been extended to June 12. Those new rules are meant to enforce social distancing and be best practices for the health and safety of guests and employees.

Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet

Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet

Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.

Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.

Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues

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.