US unemployment claims fall to 406,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped last week to 406,000, a new pandemic low and evidence that the job market is strengthening.

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Grand jury convenes in Trump organization criminal probe to review evidence

A grand jury overseeing the criminal probe into former President Donald Trump and his organization has convened, allowing for the panel to consider the evidence brought forth during the trial and possibly settling on an indictment.

Why is it important to have good credit?

A good credit score can make borrowing easier and more affordable. It can also reduce the cost of insurance and make it easier to find an apartment.

Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed

One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.

Refinancing to save money? Here’s how much it will cost you

How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage? Learn what refinancing costs, what fees to look out for, and how the process works.

Help wanted: Philly's competing restaurants and hotels host a job fair, together

Management for 30 popular Philadelphia restaurants came together in one room to host a job fair, with the common goal of having enough staff to fully reopen.

Help wanted: Philly's competing restaurants and hotels host a job fair, together
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Kelly Rule details how 30 of Philadelphia's popular restaurants and hotels joined together for a job, in a bid to find employees before Philly's complete reopen.

Pa to resume work-search rule for jobless benefits

The requirement will affect all unemployment programs, including unemployment compensation and its extension, the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, officials said.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.

26 million people are Credit Invisible
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Dan Roccato, Credible.com Personal Finance Expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss credit and those who are credit invisible.