Stocks retreat as Trump preps social media and China crackdowns
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148 points, or 0.58 percent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.21 percent.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Americans tapping retirement savings after coronavirus-led job loss, study finds
The sudden loss in income is causing a growing number of Americans to tap their retirement savings accounts.
It’s not junk mail: Coronavirus stimulus payment debit cards come in plain envelope
Some have reportedly mistaken their Economic Impact Payment debit cards as junk mail after being confused by the envelope.
Stocks post weekly gains after quiet Friday session ahead of Memorial Day
U.S. equity markets slipped Friday but registered solid weekly gains as investors focused on the reopening of the American economy while also keeping tabs on Chinese President Xi JInping's efforts to tighten his grip over Hong Kong ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.
Stocks flounder on recovery concerns after coronavirus jobless claims near 39M
U.S. equity markets slipped Thursday as investors weighed the pace of the economic recovery after job losses tied to COVID-19 remain elevated.
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Stocks rally as more states reopen economies
U.S. equity markets maintained gains Wednesday even though the Federal Reserve, in the April minutes, warned the coronavirus may carry 'considerable risk' for the U.S. economy.
Coronavirus causes mortgage concerns, but many Americans did not need to pause payments
More than 4 million Americans have entered into forbearance agreements.
Where’s my stimulus check? IRS adds phone operators to answer relief payment questions
The IRS is adding 3,500 phone representatives to handle a flood of calls from taxpayers waiting for their stimulus checks.
Financial planners hopeful market rebound will bring retirement accounts with it
Stocks and retirement accounts tanked when the pandemic forced shutdowns worldwide, but the U.S. economy reopening has markets trending up.
Stocks reverse course as investors take profits
U.S. equity markets closed lower across the board giving up earlier gains as investors took profits and reassessed the progress of a potential coronavirus treatment.
Millennial Money: Put off debt payments to start saving now
If you’re one of the millions of Americans making less or receiving unemployment benefits because of the coronavirus pandemic, you’re probably working to recalibrate your finances.
How to stay calm in coronavirus uncertainty and hold on to your money
The rapid and uncontrolled spread of coronavirus has generated levels of fear, uncertainty and volatility that can make sound investing decisions difficult.
Coronavirus pandemic puts Social Security at risk of insolvency by 2030
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Dow surges over 900 points amid coronavirus vaccine progress as lockdowns ease
U.S. equity markets soared Monday after drugmaker Moderna announced progress toward a COVID-19 vaccine and as lockdowns continued to ease nationwide.
Stocks rally but not enough to erase weekly losses
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 60 points, or 0.25 percent, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.39 percent 0.79 percent, respectively.
Stocks jump on banking M&A talk, coronavirus vaccine progress
U.S. equity markets curbed losses and finished at session highs as financials led on renewed M&A speculation and comments from President Trump signaled the U.S. could have a coronavirus vaccine by year-end.
How to get a refund or credit on your car insurance if you’re driving less amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Dow falls 457 points amid fears of coronavirus second wave
U.S. equity markets slid Tuesday as members of President Trump's task force on the coronavirus testified before Congress signaling that virus risks remain as states reopen for business. Additionally, the CDC disclosed fresh data that showed an uptick in U.S. cases of the virus.