Can $1 billion help low-income Americans find jobs?

The coronavirus aid package approved by Congress late Monday sets aside $7 billion to help Americans connect to high-speed Internet and pay their bills, marking one of the most substantial one-time broadband investments in U.S. history......»»

The coronavirus crisis led to dramatic changes in Americans' finances as millions of workers faced layoffs or other cutbacks in their jobs, with low-wage workers taking the biggest hit, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday......»»

REUTERS/Susana Vera The US is seeing record levels of job loss. In April alone, Americans lost 20.5 million jobs, pushing the unemployment rate to 14.7%, the highest since the Great Depression, according to Labor Department data. If you've been lai.....»»

Bailouts Secured: Bezos Wealth Soars By $24 Billion As 17 Million Americans Lose Their Jobs As the middle class gears up to once .....»»

Antenna/Getty Images Many Americans find themselves working from home during the novel coronavirus pandemic as a precautionary measure. Researchers from The University of Chicago examined the share of jobs that could likely be done .....»»

As layoffs mount, Americans may be turning to gig work for quick money......»»

As layoffs mount, Americans may be turning to gig work for quick money......»»

More Americans could lose their jobs and income as businesses cut hours or close. Experts have advice: c.....»»

These Cities Have the Most Six-Figure Jobs Submitted By Volusion, Earning a six-figure income is a goal for many Americans, but few actually achieve it.....»»

Good morning, everyone. He's guilty. They're calming down. And here are the five things you need to know in Boston business news to get your workday started.  Bad day for the markets Public companies in Massachusetts lost about $33 billion in market va.....»»

"This investment pays off in the long run, as new jobs enter the area and create income taxes to pay for future city services," said Columbus City Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson......»»

Americans bet nearly $7 billion on the Chief-49ers duel, one estimate said......»»

Say goodbye to mere tax prep and hello to tax planning. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act took effect in 2018 and disrupted the way Americans file their taxes, plan their charitable giving and decide whether to head for income tax-free states......»»

Americans who served in the military can find tailored jobs programs and many organizations that are eager to help them start a business or find a job......»»

One aids everyone who’s able to work, while the other benefits everyone, except at a big cost......»»

Middle-class income rose above $63,000 for the first time last year as more Americans found jobs and saw pay increases......»»

Middle-class income rose above $63,000 for the first time last year as more Americans found jobs and saw pay increases......»»

Some 27 million low-income Americans would get a financial boost if the federal minimum wage were doubled to $15, but another 1.3 million could lose their jobs, a congressional study found......»»

Americans who make less than $66,000 in income are eligible for free tax prep — but it can be hard to find......»»

Maybe the economy can’t keep pumping out scores of new jobs each month with the unemployment rate scraping a 50-year low, but more Americans say it’s easier to find work now than anytime in the past 19 years......»»