Mask exemption cards are a scam, says DOJ, ADA, FTC

More and more businesses are requiring masks before entry. Most people do it, but some have pushed back. And the FTC reports, those folks are susceptible to a scam claiming a “mask exemption card.” 

Michigan Congresswomen pushing to extend federal unemployment benefits amid COVID-19

Some U.S. Representatives from Michigan are efforting to move a COVID-19 federal unemployment benefits extension through Washington amid the expiration later this month.

Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week

The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.

Missed the tax deadline? Take these steps now

Here are some steps you can take to keep your penalties to a minimum if you were unable to file by July 15.

Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees

The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.

Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment

Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.

Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds

A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.

Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payments

Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.

White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'

A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”

Additional $600 a week in jobless benefits about to expire

The additional $600 a week in jobless benefits that became available to those collecting unemployment amid the coronavirus pandemic is slated to expire at the end of the month.

US budget deficit hits all-time high of $864 billion in June

The federal government incurred the biggest monthly budget deficit in history in June as spending on programs to combat the coronavirus recession exploded while millions of job losses cut into tax revenues.

Don't be late: Tax filing deadline is Wednesday, July 15

After a nearly three-month reprieve because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the tax filing deadline is fast approaching. It's Wednesday, July 15. There was some talk about extending the deadline again, but that’s not happening. 

Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks

The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.

After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid

The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.

US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged

U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.