Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation now live
TOPEKA Kansas Secretary of Labor Delía García today joined Governor Laura Kelly in announcing that Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), which provides an additional $600 weekly payment for unemployment insurance claimants, went live starting today. FPUC is part of the federal CARES Act, which is focused on expanding unemployment benefits in the wake of […]
KCK Police Warn Residents of Cash Scam That Preys on Fears of Elderly Family Members
In the last 48 hours the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department have intercepted nearly $30,000 out of at least $60,000 in cash shipped to fake addresses as part of a scam that preys on the fears of caring family members – primarily the elderly. Investigators are currently working several cases in which a family member, […]
Congress still debating adding funds to small business relief programs
By Angie Baldelomar Many small business owners looking to find some financial relief during the coronavirus pandemic might have to wait a little longer. Recently, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which helps small businesses nationwide, ran out of money after failed negotiations in Congress to increase funding. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Missouri) said Democrats […]
Stimulus Checks: Who Is Eligible and How Much Will They Be?
The law will send $1,200 checks to many, including Social Security recipients Federal lawmakers enacted a $2 trillion economic stimulus package Friday that will send most Americans checks of up to $1,200, as a way to put money directly in the pockets of families struggling to manage the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation, will […]
Government Announces 90-Day Tax Payment Extension
No penalty for paying late, but tax returns still due by April 15, The Treasury Department has announced that most taxpayers will have an additional 90 days, to July 15, to pay their federal income taxes. However, the deadline to file tax returns remains April 15. “All you have to do is file your taxes,” […]
White House, Senate reach $2 trillion stimulus package deal
By Angie Baldelomar The White House and the U.S. Senate struck a $2 trillion package deal Wednesday (March 25) morning to provide a jolt to an economy struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although the full details have not yet been released, some elements have come out, according to CNN. Around $250 billion will be for […]
Many Millennials With College Debt
By Kent Allen, AARP, Vast majority would make one or more different choices for scholarship, school or major If they had it to do over again, the vast majority of millennials who have had or still have college loan debt would change one or more major choices they made when they began school, according to […]
How to use your credit card safely and responsibly
Commentary by Chara Having a credit card is a big advantage. A credit card can help you build your credit score. That, in turn, can help you when it comes time to buy a house or a car. It also can help you track your spending. But there are potential risks that come with a […]
How to boost your retirement funds
By Chara The earlier you start saving for your retirement, the better off you will be whenever you do not want to work anymore or your health forces you to retire. Here are some tips that will help you boost your retirement funds: *Start saving early: The earlier you start saving, the less you will […]
Dave says, Finance column 01.09.20
Dear Dave, My wife and I have our budget ready for next month, and we’ll be following your plan in 2020 to pay off debt and get our finances in order. Do you have any tips for setting and sticking to goals in general? Rick Dear Rick, That’s a fantastic goal. Living on a monthly […]