Beware of fraudulent KDOL social media pages
Please be aware of fraudulent social media accounts and websites impersonating the Kansas Department of Labor. These accounts and websites are not managed by KDOL. Do not click on any links or provide any personal information to these accounts. If you receive a message or comment from a social media account impersonating KDOL, report it […]
Olivas helping homebuyers through work at First Federal Bank
By Angie Baldelomar Former KCTV-5 reporter Sandra Olivas has changed places of work: She is now at First Federal Bank of Kansas City.In January, she started her position as community development officer there. Her work involves seeking ways for bankers to volunteer in the community to teach financial literacy classes and the steps to buying […]
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
By Roberta Pardo The House of Representatives voted Wednesday (March 10) to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill.Senate passed the bill on March 6.The package includes up to $1,400 stimulus checks per person for many Americans. Families get an additional $1,400 per child. It also extends unemployment benefits programs through September 6 […]
Biden, moderate Senate Democrats agree to limit eligibility for $1,400 checks
By Roberta Pardo Senate Democrats plan to give $1,400 checks to fewer people under a deal struck with President Joe Biden, according to an article by NBC News.Every American who filed individually and makes up to $75,000 will still get the full amount before it begins to reduce at incomes above that. Unlike the last […]
Attention small businesses: apply now!
Small business owners are getting a limited head start applying for the latest round of coronavirus relief. The priority period began last Wednesday and ends March 9 when the process opens to all businesses through March 31. It serves to level the playing field for smaller businesses that don’t typically have accountants and lawyers on […]
KC native excited to help his community as KC SBA district director
By Angie BaldelomarFor Isabel Gutierrez, education has been at the center of most of her life.A native of Mexico, Gutierrez moved to the Kansas City area when she was 6 years old. Since she was young, she has felt a passion to teach and empower future generations.“That was (always) my passion, to empower the community […]
Many Kansans still not receiving unemployment benefits
Kansas keep having issues with their unemployment checks.On Feb. 26, protesters marched on the Capitol in Topeka, demanding action from the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), claiming to have gone weeks or months without unemployment checks.Many Kansans also complain they cannot reach representatives to get help.“You call and you just want to cry because you can’t […]
Four Ways 2020 Might Impact your tax return
By Chris Hogan Last year, we dealt with a lot of unknowns because of the coronavirus situation. Taxes were no exception. From the federal tax deadline being moved up to new legislation being passed, there were loopholes coming at us left and right.Now that the dust is starting to settle, let’s get some clarity about […]
Tax season start date delayed until Feb. 12
By Angie BaldelomarTax season is almost here.In other years, tax season would have started by now. But this year, the start date has been postponed a few weeks.The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced last week that it would begin accepting and processing individual income tax returns on Feb. 12 for the tax year 2020 — […]
Have the final say to your life – create a will
Commentary by CharaJust because you cannot take your possessions with you when you die does not mean you should not think about what should be done with your stuff after your death.On the contrary, it is important to think about what will happen with your property and other possessions. If you do nothing, either the […]