Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Refinance rates rise: 20- and 15-year terms emerge as best bargains | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates surge: Buyers should act ahead of further increases | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
Powerball jackpot rises to $522M after no winner in New Year's Day drawing
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Social Security cost-of-living boost begins: What to know
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Stolen property, income from illegal activities must be reported on taxes, IRS says
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
Equifax to add 'Buy Now, Pay Later' programs to credit history
The Atlanta-based credit monitoring company will begin in February to include your payment history with BNPL programs.
The Atlanta-based credit monitoring company will begin in February to include your payment history with BNPL programs.
Powerball jackpot grows to $441M after no top winner in Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Hawks look to hire hundreds during holiday job fair
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena held a Holiday Hiring Fair on Tuesday looking to fill some 350 job openings.
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena held a Holiday Hiring Fair on Tuesday looking to fill some 350 job openings.
GE Appliances to invest $118M in Georgia factory, hiring 600
GE Appliances, a unit of Chinese appliance maker Haier, announced Tuesday that it will invest more than $118 million to expand its factory in northwest Georgia, hiring 600 additional workers by the end of 2024.
GE Appliances, a unit of Chinese appliance maker Haier, announced Tuesday that it will invest more than $118 million to expand its factory in northwest Georgia, hiring 600 additional workers by the end of 2024.
Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Georgia job seekers still below pre-pandemic numbers, state unemployment sets new record low
The Georgia Department of Labor reported a record number of employed Georgians in November and the unemployment rate was the lowest in recorded history.
The Georgia Department of Labor reported a record number of employed Georgians in November and the unemployment rate was the lowest in recorded history.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Rivian to build $5B electric truck plant in Georgia
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive will build a $5 billion battery and assembly plant east of Atlanta that’s projected to employ 7,500 workers.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive will build a $5 billion battery and assembly plant east of Atlanta that’s projected to employ 7,500 workers.
A mega project in the heart of Downtown could change the face of Atlanta
The hotly debated Gulch Project in Downtown Atlanta has a wow factor for sports fans.
The hotly debated Gulch Project in Downtown Atlanta has a wow factor for sports fans.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.