IRS reaching out to millions who have not claimed $1,200 stimulus check

The head of the IRS, on the defensive over millions of Americans in danger of missing coronavirus relief payments, says the agency is reaching out to low-income and homeless people, military personnel and veterans and those with limited English to notify them they may be eligible.

Halloween tea party of a different and spooky kind, courtesy of local photographer

A local photographer, with a love of Halloween – the movie and the holiday – captured unusual and fun photos as a way of expressing her love for the spooky time of year.

Fed chair warns lack of further COVID-19 stimulus imperils economic recovery

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic recession could falter unless the federal government supplies additional stimulus relief.

Democrats call for Congress to rein in, break up Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple

Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Big Tech, possibly forcing Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple to sever their dominant platforms from their other lines of business and imposing new uniformity on the terms they offer users.

Trump halts COVID-19 stimulus talks until after election

President Donald Trump says he has instructed aides to stop negotiating on another round of COVID-19 relief until after the election.

Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.

Geneva votes to increase minimum wage to $25, believed to be highest in the world

Geneva voted for the minimum wage to be increased to $25, making it the highest minimum wage in the world, according to the Geneva Trade Union Action Community.

Pros and cons of paying off student loans early

Paying off student loans early could save money but there are some downsides to consider.

How to get a mortgage during coronavirus

Getting a home mortgage during a pandemic may not be as difficult as one may think – here’s a roadmap.

Audit faults Gov. Wolf's business shutdown waiver program

Pennsylvania's chief fiscal watchdog on Tuesday criticized a state program under which businesses could seek permission to operate during Gov. Tom Wolf's pandemic shutdown, saying waivers were granted inconsistently and with little transparency and comparing the process to a "Keystone Kops routine."

Eric Trump talks with NY investigators via video

President Donald Trump’s son Eric is scheduled to speak via video on Monday with New York state investigators probing his family’s business practices, according to court papers filed Friday.

Pre-cut watermelon, apples, other fruit recalled over listeria concerns: FDA

Buyer beware: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded their recall of pre-cut fruit products being sold at Walmart over concerns they are contaminated with listeria.

Should you pay points to lower your mortgage rate?

Paying points on a new mortgage depends on a buyer’s unique financial status. Here are the points to consider.