UPS strike avoided after agreement reached with Teamsters
The Teamsters called the tentative agreement “historic" and “overwhelmingly lucrative." It includes, among other benefits, higher wages and air conditioning in delivery trucks.
The Teamsters called the tentative agreement “historic" and “overwhelmingly lucrative." It includes, among other benefits, higher wages and air conditioning in delivery trucks.
IRS is ending unannounced visits to taxpayers to protect worker safety, combat scammers
The IRS says it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a an effort to keep its workers safe and combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.
The IRS says it is ending its decades-old policy of making unannounced home and business visits — in a an effort to keep its workers safe and combat scammers who pose as IRS agents.
UPS strike looms: Workers on the brink, here's what you need to know
Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country.
Negotiations broke down earlier this month and unionized workers have been holding rallies and practice pickets across the country.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
AMC Theatres scraps seat location-based pricing plan
AMC will try "enhanced spacious front row seating" instead.
AMC will try "enhanced spacious front row seating" instead.
Walmart offering half-price Walmart+ memberships for customers on government assistance
The Walmart+ Assist program offers steep discounts for customers on food stamps and other government aid.
The Walmart+ Assist program offers steep discounts for customers on food stamps and other government aid.
Company gets creative, rents helicopters for employees to avoid traffic delays
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
When a 15-20 minute commute turned into hours for employees, an Oregon company had a "crazy" idea, and it's working.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rate? Try 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | July 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Microsoft to keep Call of Duty on Sony Playstation after it buys Activision Blizzard
The announcement was made Sunday in a Twitter post by Phil Spencer, who heads up Microsoft’s Xbox division.
The announcement was made Sunday in a Twitter post by Phil Spencer, who heads up Microsoft’s Xbox division.
UPS strike could be the most expensive in 100 years
Small businesses and consumers face "lasting harm" from a looming UPS strike, according to an economic analysts.
Small businesses and consumers face "lasting harm" from a looming UPS strike, according to an economic analysts.
Hollywood actors, writers on strike directly impacts thriving Philly film market
Philadelphia is a thriving film market, but with actors and writers on strike in Hollywood, film production everywhere grinds to a halt.
Philadelphia is a thriving film market, but with actors and writers on strike in Hollywood, film production everywhere grinds to a halt.
Remote work could wipe out $800B from office building value by 2030
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
A survey estimates office attendance is about 30% lower than pre-pandemic level in "superstar" cities.
Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rates? Try 10- or 15-year terms | July 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
On this day in history, July 13, 1937, Krispy Kreme is founded: 'Delicious scents of doughnuts'
The North Carolina-based chain is now found all around the world.
The North Carolina-based chain is now found all around the world.
South Philly business corridor anxious for completed road construction, return to normal
A small business corridor in South Philadelphia survived the pandemic, but is now dealing with lingering road work challenging business sales.
A small business corridor in South Philadelphia survived the pandemic, but is now dealing with lingering road work challenging business sales.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
Looking to save? Today's best mortgage deal is 10-year terms at 6.125 percent | July 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 12, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
McDonald's will stop selling popular McCafé bakery items
McDonald's removing the baked treats comes less than three years after they first appeared on the menu.
McDonald's removing the baked treats comes less than three years after they first appeared on the menu.