Former dispatcher accused of refusing to return $1.2M accidentally deposited into account
A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.
A former sheriff's dispatcher in a suburb of New Orleans has been arrested, accused of refusing to return more than $1.2 million that had been accidentally deposited into her brokerage account, authorities said.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Uber putting $250M toward boosting driver incentives, enticing new recruits
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
Uber is dedicating $250 million to enticing potential new employees and offering better incentives to current drivers.
IRS has $1.3B in unclaimed tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
The IRS is holding onto more than $1.3 billion in unclaimed tax refunds for individuals who did not file a return in 2017 — money that will expire if those people don't collect it soon.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Michigan gas prices decrease slightly after hitting 2019-high
Michigan gas prices hit a 2019-high last week due to a downturn in stocks.
Michigan gas prices hit a 2019-high last week due to a downturn in stocks.
4 ways President Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan would benefit Michigan
The $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would benefit Michigan in four key areas.
The $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan would benefit Michigan in four key areas.
Free money education webinars offered for Financial Literacy Month
Free webinars will provide education about money all month long.
Free webinars will provide education about money all month long.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Despite pandemic, study shows Americans optimistic about job market
"It is surprising, especially when one in three reports of the pandemic that we went through knocked them off course in their careers," he said.
"It is surprising, especially when one in three reports of the pandemic that we went through knocked them off course in their careers," he said.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Biden to push another coronavirus recovery bill on top of $1.9T package: Psaki
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
Biden is expected to detail an infrastructure package on Wednesday.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
American Rescue Plan waives taxes on thousands of people unemployed in 2020, tax deadline extended
If you collected unemployment last year, taxes have now been waived on a chunk of those benefits.
If you collected unemployment last year, taxes have now been waived on a chunk of those benefits.
Will there be a fourth stimulus check? What we found out
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Back in January, Rep. Ilhan Omar pushed for recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments.
Michigan extends tax filing deadline to May 17
Michiganders now have until May 17 to file their state taxes.
Michiganders now have until May 17 to file their state taxes.
Rich Americans shirk tax obligations as IRS collection efforts fall short, report finds
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
A group of wealthy taxpayers with an average AGI of more than $1.5 million owed more than $2.4 billion, a report showed.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Financial adviser has tips for your federal stimulus payment
After you pay down debt the next thing you should do with stimulus funds is creating a financial cushion.
After you pay down debt the next thing you should do with stimulus funds is creating a financial cushion.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.