Nike cutting 1,600 jobs to cut costs
Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending.
Nike is laying off 2% of its corporate workforce as it contends with weaker consumer spending.
Mortgage interest rates jumped up this week, along with prices: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Mortgage interest rates for 30-year mortgages rose to 6.77% this week, up from 6.64% last week.
Gas prices jolted up by 12 cents as Indiana oil refinery remains closed: AAA
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
A shutdown oil refinery has led to a large increase in gas prices across the country.
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to support colleges in sending out financial aid awards sooner to students after an inflation fix to the new FAFSA form delayed the timeline.
Target launches dealworthy low-cost brand: Prices start at under $1
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Over 360 colleges have committed to being more transparent about their costs, while the U.S. Department of Education offers more loan forgiveness.
Homebuyers feel good about where mortgage rates are headed: Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Fannie Mae survey said that homebuyers feel better about mortgage rates but still don't think now is a good time to buy a home.
Uber, Lyft app drivers strike at PHL Airport, nationwide on Valentine's Day
From falling fares to gas and car repair concerns, Lyft, Uber and more app drivers went on strike Valentine's Day across the nation.
From falling fares to gas and car repair concerns, Lyft, Uber and more app drivers went on strike Valentine's Day across the nation.
Millennials are desperate to buy a home, most willing to pay a mortgage rate above 7 percent: survey
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
Affordability challenges aside, 78% of millennial respondents in a recent Real Estate Witch survey still believe in the dream of homeownership.
Thousands of flight attendants to hold nationwide pickets amid contract negotiations
The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.
The effort comes at a time when more than two-thirds of U.S. flight attendants are in the midst of contract negotiations with employers, including American, Alaska, United, Southwest and Frontier Airlines.
U.S. raises are trending down this year as the job market cools
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Employers are planning to raise wages by 4%, on average this year, higher than 2021, but lower than 2023.
Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Borrowers who miss student loan payments will see repercussions again by September, thankfully there are forgiveness options.
Bob's Red Mill founder Bob Moore dies at 94
Bob Moore, Bob’s Red Mill founder, will be remembered for “his energy and larger-than-life personality," the company said. He started the whole grain company in the late 1970s with his wife.
Bob Moore, Bob’s Red Mill founder, will be remembered for “his energy and larger-than-life personality," the company said. He started the whole grain company in the late 1970s with his wife.
Mortgage rates stagnate, hobbling affordability as spring buying season looms: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.64% for the week ending Feb. 8, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.64% for the week ending Feb. 8, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas and oil prices are on the rise as warm weather brings more demand
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
Gas prices are up from last month, but down $0.29 compared to last year.
House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
US buys more from Mexico than China; 1st time in over 2 decades
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
2023 was the hottest year on record, driving up utility costs and homeowners insurance prices
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
This is the #1 city for first-time homebuyers, and other hot US housing markets
After Toledo, Rochester, NY, Springfield, MA and Worcester all rank as some of the more affordable metro areas, particularly for first-time buyers.
After Toledo, Rochester, NY, Springfield, MA and Worcester all rank as some of the more affordable metro areas, particularly for first-time buyers.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.