California’s unemployment fraud reaches at least $20 billion

California’s unemployment fraud reaches at least $20 billion

State officials blamed nearly all of that fraud on a hastily approved expansion of unemployment benefits by Congress that let people who were self-employed get weekly checks from the government with few safeguards to stop people from getting benefits who were not eligible to receive them.

State officials blamed nearly all of that fraud on a hastily approved expansion of unemployment benefits by Congress that let people who were self-employed get weekly checks from the government with few safeguards to stop people from getting benefits who were not eligible to receive them.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

How do high-yield savings accounts work?

How do high-yield savings accounts work?

High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.

High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.

California hiring slows in September; jobless rate at 7.5%

California hiring slows in September; jobless rate at 7.5%

In California, new coronavirus cases are at their lowest point since the start of the pandemic, schools have fully reopened and the more generous unemployment benefits from the federal government have expired — all signs of what should have been a robust economic recovery in September.

In California, new coronavirus cases are at their lowest point since the start of the pandemic, schools have fully reopened and the more generous unemployment benefits from the federal government have expired — all signs of what should have been a robust economic recovery in September.

US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever

US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever

The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.

The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.

Denied Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Your case may be reviewed in the coming weeks

Denied Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Your case may be reviewed in the coming weeks

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application process may be more streamlined thanks to a recent overhaul, but public servants like federal employees and active-duty service members may still be denied PSLF if they're on the wrong repayment plan or they have private student loans.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) application process may be more streamlined thanks to a recent overhaul, but public servants like federal employees and active-duty service members may still be denied PSLF if they're on the wrong repayment plan or they have private student loans.

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.

Fannie Mae again lowers economic growth outlook: What it means for interest rates

Fannie Mae again lowers economic growth outlook: What it means for interest rates

Fannie Mae lowered its economic growth forecast for the third consecutive month amid supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates.

Fannie Mae lowered its economic growth forecast for the third consecutive month amid supply chain disruptions and rising inflation. Here's what it means for interest rates.

Your new home final walk-through checklist

Your new home final walk-through checklist

Before you close on a home, you need to complete one last step. Here’s a new home final walk-through checklist to ensure you inspect everything you need to.

Before you close on a home, you need to complete one last step. Here’s a new home final walk-through checklist to ensure you inspect everything you need to.