The rise in the number of jobs available caused the unemployment rate to drop to 3.8 percent, down from 6.2 percent in February 2021. As the unemployment rate continues to decline and more people can find jobs.

The coronavirus pandemic exposed the dire need for people to access inclusive financial services, mainly since the pandemic has caused people to scramble to obtain funds for their essential needs.

On Jan. 24, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting and processing 2021 income tax returns. During this period, individuals can begin their individual tax returns and can hope for a chance of receiving their tax returns within 21 days.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global issue as new variants are spreading. As people continue to struggle, 2021 ended without a fourth stimulus check to keep households afloat.

Filing your taxes can be a stressful time, even more, if the budget is tight! Here are ten resources to research for tax season!

The COVID-19 pandemic caused the economic growth of the United States (U.S.) to come to a halt. As a result, many Americans relied on the COVID-19 relief packages the U.S. government provided.

A record number of 4.3 million workers left their jobs in August. ‘The Great Resignation,’ as many call it, has continued through the last couple of months, empowering many to resign from their jobs in search of something better.

Inflation is when the price for the same amount of goods (i.e., groceries) or services (i.e., getting a haircut) increases. Inflation affects everything involving the economy from food and clothing to employment wages and interest rates.

Parents who qualify for a stimulus check are eligible to receive an extra $1,400 if they give birth anytime during 2021, according to the new COVID-19 relief bill, which Congress passed on March 10, 2021.

President Joe Biden signed the latest Covid Relief bill on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The $1.9 trillion package includes up to $1,400 in direct stimulus aid, additional weekly unemployment supplements of $300.

There has been much confusion around whether unemployment benefits under the CARES Act are taxable or not. As an unfortunate surprise to many, the unemployment benefits are indeed taxable.