One mom frets as extra jobless aid ends. "Either way, I lose."
Extra federal assistance "keeps the lights on and food on the table," another worker says as his state ends funding.
Almost half of 2020 college grads still looking for work
People fresh out of school, along with the class of 2021, face stiff competition for jobs as the economy recovers.
States offering cash bonuses to people who return to work
Connecticut, Oklahoma and Montana are offering cash to those who get full-time jobs and keep them for several weeks.
Still filing taxes? Here's how to speed your refund
Average refund is almost $3,000, but more taxpayers are facing delays this year due to IRS staffing and tax changes.
IRS backlog of tax returns is growing ahead of filing deadline
Almost 31 million returns are being held for manual review, delaying refunds. "I depend on that money," one taxpayer says.
Here's how to track your third stimulus check
IRS said it delivered some 165 million payments worth about $388B, with an additional 1 million arriving this week.
Welcome to the "beyond crazy and frustrating" real estate market
Paying above asking price isn't enough to win a bid — some buyers are skipping inspections and giving free rent to sellers.
USPS delivery is worsening, with 1 in 5 letters delivered late
Postmaster Louis DeJoy blames issues that "plague" the USPS, causing late deliveries for 20% of all first-class mail.
Americans are traveling again, but not to other countries
People are booking vacations across the U.S. as COVID-19 rates fall, but not to Europe and other countries.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
IRS is holding millions of tax returns, delaying refunds
People usually get their refunds within three weeks, but this year is proving complicated for nearly 30 million filers.
Why May is a great time to sell your home
Home prices are jumping, with prices up more than 12% compared with a year ago — here's the best time to sell.
Restaurants face new COVID-19 challenge: Finding workers
Eateries are starting to reopen, but workers are in short supply. Employers are dangling bonuses and other incentives.
Should free K-12 schooling become pre-K to "grade 14"?
"A good job with simply a high school diploma is almost impossible," says a former Education Department secretary.
Many Americans crushed by medical debt as pandemic drags on
A growing number of Americans are having to take out personal loans to pay for their medical costs.