Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.

Gas prices up in NJ, around nation amid refinery outages

AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $2.81, up eight cents from a week ago.

7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy

You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.

Senate parliamentarian rules minimum wage hike must be dropped from COVID relief bill

The Senate parliamentarian has dealt a potentially lethal blow to Democrats' drive to hike the minimum wage, deciding that the cherished progressive goal must fall from a massive COVID-19 relief bill the party is trying to speed through Congress, Democratic Senate aides said Thursday. 

Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.

Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought

The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.

IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'

By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.

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Dan Roccato, Credible.com Personal Finance Expert, joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the stock market.

Read the text: House Democrats publish full $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill — including $1,400 checks

On Friday, House Democrats published the full 591-page bill detailing their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus proposal, which includes $1,400 checks for individuals making $75,000 a year or less as well as an increase to the federal minimum wage.

CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.