The pandemic has caused an economic reversal for many women
The pandemic has caused a big reversal for many women, prompting millions to leave the workforce and posing threats to the U.S. economy.
Performing arts industry faces "utter devastation" from pandemic
Nearly a year has passed since U.S. theaters closed their doors. Performers say they're running out of time.
Fewer Americans might get a $1,400 stimulus check
Millions of households may get cut out of the next round of stimulus checks amid deal to lower the income phaseout.
IRS paid taxpayers $3 billion in interest due to late refunds
Tax agency's backlog of unprocessed returns surged amid the pandemic, leading to a 50% spike in interest payments.
Americans need recurring stimulus payments, senators tell Biden
Most Americans say $1,400 payments included in rescue package will last them less than three months, lawmakers argue.
Millions of households could get $50 monthly internet subsidy
The agency approved a $3.2 billion program to help low-income families and people who lost jobs in the last year.
What to do if you didn't get a stimulus check
Americans may still have options if they didn't receive a payment in the first two rounds of emergency relief.
Costco's minimum wage will rise to $16 next week
Pay bump comes as lawmakers negotiate raising U.S. minimum wage to $15 an hour. Higher pay "makes sense," Costco's chief said.
GameStop shares up 250% in two days. Here we go again?
The "meme stock" is surging again, reprising last month's dizzying rally in the videogame seller's shares.
Higher death toll at private equity-owned nursing homes, study finds
Cuts to nursing staff and higher use of antipsychotic medications may harm patient care, researchers find.
Eager for a stimulus check? Early tax filing might help
People whose income fell in 2020 or who had a baby may want to file quickly to ensure they get their full payment.
IRS gives Texans 2 extra months to file their taxes
Residents and businesses in the storm-battered state will have until June 15 to file their returns.
The college wealth premium is vanishing for younger Americans
Getting a degree is now a "high-stakes decision," one economist says. But those without degrees are even worse off.
Robinhood CEO defends trading app's role in GameStop frenzy
In sometimes pointed questioning, lawmakers pressed brokerage chief on whether his company puts its customers at risk.
Lawmakers set to grill Robinhood CEO over GameStop frenzy
Online brokerage executive is expected to face questioning about why he restricted trading in high-flying stocks.