Salon, gym owners wonder what's next after Florida's plan to reopen left them out

While some Florida businesses are preparing to reopen Monday as part of phase one of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Reopen Florida Task Force’s plan, others have been left in the dark.

Interest rates steady during coronavirus pandemic: What it means for your wallet

Interest rates will remain at zero percent until the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to subside, which is good news for some consumers, the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday.

Stocks wrap best month since 1987 as coronavirus recovery continues

The S&P and the Dow Jones Industrial Average wrapped the best month since 1987 despite sliding on Thursday as total job losses related to the coronavirus shutdown topped 30 million.

Do you need mortgage insurance?

Mortgage insurance can offer protection for your lender but it isn't always necessary.

Best Buy to bring back in-home, in-store services

Electronic retailer Best Buy is bringing back some of its services that had to be suspended for the safety of its customers as well as employees during the coronavirus pandemic.

Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line

Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.

The basics of no-closing cost mortgage refinancing

So-called “no-cost” mortgage refinancing deals are a good deal for some consumers – but you’re paying the closing costs either way.

Refinance student loans now and you'll likely save money — here's why

The Federal Reserve's emergency rate cut makes now an ideal time to refinance student loans, but refinancing isn't right for everyone.

Stocks surge on Gilead’s coronavirus drug and Fed’s pledge to keep rates near zero

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 449 points, or 1.86 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.04 percent and 2.03 percent, respectively.

'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close

A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.

Stock rally takes breather ahead of Starbucks, Google earnings

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose as many as 378 points, or 1.57 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained as much as 1.48 percent and 1.15 percent, respectively.

Six weeks without pay: Jobless Floridians see no end to unemployment nightmare

Hairstylists and other self-employed and sub-contracted employees grow increasingly concerned after being marked ineligible for unemployment by the state of Florida, despite the federal government allotted funds for them in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins

E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.