How you can find out if you’re still owed money from the 2017 Equifax data breach
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
Millions of Americans’ financial information was compromised in an Equifax data breach in 2017.
Here's what's reopening in Michigan this week as COVID-19 lockdowns ease
The week of June 8 marks the reopening of several major industries in Michigan including bars and restaurants and some personal services in some parts of the state.
The week of June 8 marks the reopening of several major industries in Michigan including bars and restaurants and some personal services in some parts of the state.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
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.
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Where Americans are spending and saving money in coronavirus pandemic
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
Forty-five percent surveyed said they spent more during quarantine.
IRS to issue coronavirus stimulus payments on prepaid debit card
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
The IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department will begin sending economic stimulus payments on preloaded debit cards this week, the Trump administration said on Monday.
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.
Bipartisan Policy Institute estimated that the depletion date would jump from 2035 to 2029.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
When will Michigan enter Phase 4 of reopening, and what it will include
Michigan is currently in Phase 3 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's six-step plan to reopen the economy. What will it take to enter into Phase 4?
Michigan is currently in Phase 3 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's six-step plan to reopen the economy. What will it take to enter into Phase 4?
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.
Many major auto insurance companies in the U.S. are offering policyholders some sort of refund or credits.
Consumers, lawmakers rip airlines for withholding refunds
Some airlines are being slammed for not offering full refunds to travelers who had to cancel their flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some airlines are being slammed for not offering full refunds to travelers who had to cancel their flights due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store prices rose last month amid COVID-19 pandemic
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The price index for meats, poultry, fish and eggs increased the most, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Michigan announces 31,000 employees to take 2 unpaid days off every pay period until July 25
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing more than 31,000 state employees will take two unpaid days off every pay period for the next three months as the state fights the COVID-19 crisis and a dramatic budget shortfall.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing more than 31,000 state employees will take two unpaid days off every pay period for the next three months as the state fights the COVID-19 crisis and a dramatic budget shortfall.
Steak 'n Shake permanently closes 57 of its restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.
When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
IRS wants money back if stimulus check went to a dead loved one
Due to the rush to get the pandemic stimulus money sent out, mistakes were made, said Sowerby managing partner, Ancora Investment management.
Due to the rush to get the pandemic stimulus money sent out, mistakes were made, said Sowerby managing partner, Ancora Investment management.
Majority of US workers want to stay remote: Survey
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
5 coronavirus lessons for anyone with a retirement fund
With the markets facing unprecedented changes, there is naturally a heavy focus on how retirement funds are being affected.
With the markets facing unprecedented changes, there is naturally a heavy focus on how retirement funds are being affected.
Front-line work during pandemic falls on women, minorities
While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.
While America contemplates getting back to business, the pandemic has taken its toll on workers who never stayed home.