Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut

Georgia House unanimously approves $140M income tax cut

A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.

A unanimous Georgia House voted 171-0 Wednesday for a $140 million state income tax cut, in what Republicans hope is just a first step in further tax relief.

Picking new car insurance? Here are 6 types of coverage policies

Picking new car insurance? Here are 6 types of coverage policies

Your car insurance policy should be customized to your needs and budget. Learn more about popular types of car insurance, additional coverage you can purchase and tips for selecting the right policy for the best price.

Your car insurance policy should be customized to your needs and budget. Learn more about popular types of car insurance, additional coverage you can purchase and tips for selecting the right policy for the best price.

How to buy homeowners insurance

How to buy homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance is essential when buying a new home and to protect your most valuable asset. It only takes a few minutes to compare rates and get the best home insurance.

Homeowners insurance is essential when buying a new home and to protect your most valuable asset. It only takes a few minutes to compare rates and get the best home insurance.

Here's where to put your money after achieving your emergency fund goal

Here's where to put your money after achieving your emergency fund goal

Once you’ve created a sufficient emergency fund, you should consider maximizing your savings through additional accounts. High-yield savings accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, CDs, and MMAs offer higher interest rates to help you achieve all of your savings goals.

Once you’ve created a sufficient emergency fund, you should consider maximizing your savings through additional accounts. High-yield savings accounts, 401(k)s, IRAs, CDs, and MMAs offer higher interest rates to help you achieve all of your savings goals.

Should I refinance my federal student loans?

Should I refinance my federal student loans?

Here are five questions to help you decide if you should refinance your federal student loans.

Here are five questions to help you decide if you should refinance your federal student loans.

7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy

7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy

You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.

You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.

Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill

Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill

The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday. 

The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday. 

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought

Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought

The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.

The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.