The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to extend federally-paid unemployment benefits to 20-weeks for states with unemployment rates 8.5 percent or higher. Oregon and Washington both meet that mark. Read more » More Mind and Money Stories
Special Report: Getting men back to workAs America approaches the first time in its history with more woman than men in the workforce, KATU has this special report. Read more »
Credit-card rates shoot up before new law takes effectCredit-card companies are rushing to raise rates and tack on extra fees ahead of a law slated to take effect Feb. 22 that is supposed to limit such moves in the future. In some cases, rates are doubling to as high as 30 percent or more, even for people who pay their bills on time. Read more » 
Oregon's first tax amnesty program underwayAre you an Oregon taxpayer who needs to file or amend a tax return to report back taxes? If so, you can pay those taxes and get a break on fees during the state's first amnesty program - if you qualify. Read more » 
Credit card interest hikes: 'I'm a little disgusted'Being a responsible credit card holder isn't enough to keep your interest fee from jumping. Read more »
It really is 'free chicken day' at KFCGet one free piece of KFC chicken all day Monday, Oct. 26, at participating restaurants nationwide. This new free chicken giveaway follows a failed coupon campaign in June, where two KFC customers sued. This one, according to random samplings, is the real deal - though you may not get the piece of chicken you're after. Read more » |
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