SK Battery threatens to abandon Georgia plant if Biden doesn't side with them

SK Battery is threatening to stop work on its promised factory in Jackson County and leave the country unless President Joe Biden sides with them.

How home renovations impact your homeowners insurance premiums

With Americans’ savings rates up and stimulus cash on the way again, home renovations are soaring – but at what impact on homeowners’ insurance?

Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Doraville approves plans for old GM plant to become state's largest studio

New life is on its way to the old General Motors plant in Doraville. City leaders voted on Monday to unanimously approve the purchase to a new owner.

Should I refinance my mortgage to consolidate debt?

If you have high-interest debt and some equity in your home, you might be able to get a cash-out mortgage refinance. This article will explain the pros and cons of doing a cash-out mortgage refinance along with some alternative options to pay off your debt.

Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.

How a missing mortgage payment can impact your credit score

If you're not sure you can keep making your mortgage payments, make sure you understand the effects that skipping it could have.

Electric firm spending $25M on Georgia warehouse, hiring 120

A company that makes and sells electrical components will invest more than $25 million to create a distribution center in suburban Atlanta, hiring 120.

Student loan payment pause extended to borrowers who have defaulted on private loans

The federal government has extended a pause on student loan payments to more than 1 million people who have defaulted on loans held by private lenders, aiding thousands who were at risk of having tax returns seized to pay the debts.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan

A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.

Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.