Red-hot US housing market: January new home sales jump 4.3% Demand for new homes in the U.S. surged 4.3% in January with the housing market still one of the strongest segments of the economy.
Child tax credit clears Budget Committee: Who would qualify for monthly checks? President Joe Biden’s stimulus plan moved one step closer to reality Monday after the House Budget Committee advanced a $1.9 trillion package, bringing with it some significant potential changes to the childcare tax credit for 2021.
Third stimulus checks: Here’s who would get $1,400 under the plan approved by a House committee With the House Budget Committee advancing a 591-page, $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package Monday, many are wondering whether they’ll qualify for the promised $1,400 stimulus checks included in the proposal.
Stimulus checks: House to vote Friday on Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill The House of Representatives will vote Friday on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, advancing a top priority of President Joe Biden. Majority leader Steny Hoyer announced the vote on Twitter. Video Icon Video
Ford loses track of dangerous air bags, forcing 2 recalls Ford has lost track of some older Takata air bags that can explode and hurl shrapnel, so it’s recalling more than 154,000 vehicles in North America to check for them.
Toro recalls snowblowers over ‘amputation hazard’ The Toro Company issued a recall for a snowblower due to an “amputation hazard.”
FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day Ahead of Valentine’s Day, scammers may be plotting ways to steal your money. The FBI says it can be hard to realize you’ve been scammed, so they recommend talking to a trusted person about your relationship. Video Icon Video
