Author: Jessica Menton, USA TODAY

Wedding bells won’t be ringing for many couples this summer after the pandemic forced Americans to cancel or postpone their nuptials. But some are using the money to buy their dream home, or make quirky purchases from a bus to roller skates.

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Dow futures fell as much as 400 points before recovering Monday evening after White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said the trade accord with China was “over” but then clarified comments.

U.S. stocks finished higher Monday after a wobbly start to the week, driven by highflying technology companies as investors shook off concerns over new coronavirus infections worldwide.

U.S. stocks rallied Tuesday after retail sales rebounded in May, rising to a record as businesses that were battered by the coronavirus pandemic started to reopen.

Recovery seems daunting for Americans struggling with market losses and unemployment. But planning and spending changes have helped most rebuild nest eggs.

While millions of American’s haven’t gotten unemployment payments, some people like me have the opposite problem: The government is sending us too many checks or direct deposits, money we’re required to return.

Stocks capped the week with sharp gains after record-setting job creation in May gave investors further hope that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over and the economy is beginning to recover.

Wells Fargo is not making auto loans to most independent car dealerships, a sign the bank is concerned about defaults in the wake of the pandemic.

It could take a decade for the U.S. economy to fully recover from the lingering effects of coronavirus, the Congressional Budget Office said Monday.

With Americans growing more cautious about their spending habits in the wake of layoffs and pay cuts, experts caution that small businesses should brace for a rise in “friendly fraud.”