Stimulus Check Latest: Timeline For When Americans Could Receive Next Payment

More stimulus checks would help suffering Americans and prop up the sagging U.S. economy, but Democrats and Republicans haven't yet agreed on a deal.

• Oct 7, 2020

Stimulus Check Deadline Extended For 9 Million Americans

Americans who have not yet received their $1,200 payment from the CARES Act now have another month to ensure they do.

• Oct 6, 2020

Stimulus Check Update: Nancy Pelosi Says Sides 'Making Progress' Towards Deal After President Trump Urges Action

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Face The Nation Sunday that the two sides are making progress towards a deal, but hurdles remain.

• Oct 5, 2020

Stimulus Check Latest: Revised HEROES Act, Passed By House, Includes $1200 Payment; $600 Additional Unemployment

The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.

• Oct 2, 2020

Stimulus Check Update: What's The Latest On A Second Payment Package?

Stimulus discussions are back on the table in Washington, but time is growing short to deliver a second round of stimulus payments before the election.

• Oct 1, 2020

Amazon Prime Day To Kick Off Holiday Shopping In October

It's the first time Prime Day is being held in the fall, and Amazon is positioning it as a way to get people to start their holiday shopping.

• Sep 28, 2020

Electric Kobalt Saws Recalled At Lowe's For 'Laceration Hazard'

More than a quarter-million cordless saws made by Kobalt are being pulled for being a "laceration hazard for consumers."

• Sep 25, 2020

Federal Government Proposes New Child Car Seat Recommendations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing all children who weigh less than 26 and a half pounds sit in a rear-facing seat.

• Sep 25, 2020

Stimulus Check Update: Will Americans See More Financial Aid Before The Election?

Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.

• Sep 22, 2020

TikTok, WeChat Access To Be Restricted By US Starting Sunday

The Commerce Department plans to restrict access to TikTok and WeChat on Sunday as the Trump administration's executive orders against the two apps are set to take effect.

• Sep 18, 2020

At Mr. Music, Guitar Sales Are 'Through The Roof' After Coronavirus Shutdown

An independent music store in Allston has gotten a boost in sales in recent months.

• Sep 16, 2020

Why It's Hard To Find Paper Towels Again

The paper towel shortage in the United States didn't stop in the spring.

• Sep 15, 2020

Trump's Additional $300 Unemployment Benefits Could Now Last Up To Six Weeks

Unemployed individuals who qualify for an additional $300 under Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program may receive up to six weeks worth of benefits.

• Sep 15, 2020

Future Taxes Could Be 'Big Shock' For Workers Collecting Unemployment, Expert Warns

Extra benefits have helped unemployed workers in Massachusetts, but tax expert Beth Logan says they come at a cost.

• Sep 11, 2020

Dunkin' Testing Out Checkout-Free, Self-Serve Stations

Dunkin' is testing out a new program allowing customers to get their order without every coming into contact with an employee.

• Sep 7, 2020

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