Publix expands store hours as southeastern states begin to reopen
Publix says it will expand its store hours starting this Saturday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
Publix says it will expand its store hours starting this Saturday as lockdown restrictions continue to ease.
Consumers, lawmakers rip airlines for withholding refunds
Some airlines are being slammed for not offering full refunds to travelers who had to cancel their flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some airlines are being slammed for not offering full refunds to travelers who had to cancel their flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If your unemployment debit card hasn't arrived report it lost
Your questions about unemployment benefits keep rolling in. It’s frustrating; we get it. FOX 5's Dana Fowle can’t answer everything, but she's trying to chip away at as many of these as she possibly can without being able to actually see your files.
Your questions about unemployment benefits keep rolling in. It’s frustrating; we get it. FOX 5's Dana Fowle can’t answer everything, but she's trying to chip away at as many of these as she possibly can without being able to actually see your files.
Yes, some stimulus checks must be returned
With the rush to get stimulus checks out, some people who are not supposed to get them did. It was unclear what to do at first with checks that arrived to deceased people. Now it’s clear; the IRS wants it back.
With the rush to get stimulus checks out, some people who are not supposed to get them did. It was unclear what to do at first with checks that arrived to deceased people. Now it’s clear; the IRS wants it back.
Wine company sets up hotline for fed-up moms to vent their frustrations about 2020
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.
One wine company has set up a hotline for frustrated moms to let out their anger, and even turn their rage into a chance to win free wine.
Dunkin’ is selling decorate-your-own doughnut kits
The kits include donut rings and a variety of frostings and sprinkles to decorate your own donut creations at home.
The kits include donut rings and a variety of frostings and sprinkles to decorate your own donut creations at home.
New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.
Many Georgia unemployment hiccups due to certification issues
It’s been weeks now that many of you have tried to file for unemployment. And we know it hasn’t been easy.
It’s been weeks now that many of you have tried to file for unemployment. And we know it hasn’t been easy.
Ritz Cheese Cracker sandwiches recalled after peanut butter discovered inside
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
A 'limited quantity' is being recalled after the mixup in packaging.
Costco announces limits on meat purchases as mask requirement begins
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
Grocery and goods giant Costco will limit the amount of fresh beef, pork and chicken products customers can buy.
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.
Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19
If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody. A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.
If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody. A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.
What if you can't pay your rent?
The Coronavirus shutdown has already caused major changes in the lives of most Americans. Whether we are social distancing or experiencing the disease first-hand, we all are affected. And one result of the virus is that many Americans are now unemployed, but your landlord says the rent is still due on the first of the month.
The Coronavirus shutdown has already caused major changes in the lives of most Americans. Whether we are social distancing or experiencing the disease first-hand, we all are affected. And one result of the virus is that many Americans are now unemployed, but your landlord says the rent is still due on the first of the month.
Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak
Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.
Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.
Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail
Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?
Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?
New home sales plunge 15.4% in March as virus hits
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Sales of new single-family homes dropped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 last month, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.
6 steps to finding the perfect rental home
Homeownership rates have been falling for the past eight years, according to a report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. That means more people are renting, making it harder to find a rental home.
Homeownership rates have been falling for the past eight years, according to a report by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies. That means more people are renting, making it harder to find a rental home.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
Looking to buy a home? Most home tours now online to help prevent spread of coronavirus
Looking to buy a home? These days most of your home tours will be online to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
Looking to buy a home? These days most of your home tours will be online to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.
SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way
The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill.
The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill.