Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Attorney: FTX founder Bankman-Fried agrees to extradition to US
A court hearing was stopped earlier in the day when his attorneys said it was premature for him to stand before the court.
A court hearing was stopped earlier in the day when his attorneys said it was premature for him to stand before the court.
Inflation is top reason Americans need more savings for retirement: survey
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
Americans said that they needed 20% more than last year to retire comfortably, a Northwestern Mutual study said.
High mortgage rates limit relocation options, Redfin says – Here's where homebuyers are still moving to
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
In the third quarter of 2022, a record 24.2% of homebuyers looked to move to a different metro area, up from 23.3% in the second quarter and 21.6% a year ago, according to Redfin.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Fortnite developer agrees to pay $520M fine for privacy violations
Epic Games allegedly collected the personal information of Fortnite players under the age of 13 without parental consent. The company agreed to settle complaints involving children’s privacy and its payment methods that duped gamers into making unintended purchases.
Epic Games allegedly collected the personal information of Fortnite players under the age of 13 without parental consent. The company agreed to settle complaints involving children’s privacy and its payment methods that duped gamers into making unintended purchases.
Rising car repossessions trend warning sign for economy, report says
The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.
The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.
Bipartisan marijuana banking bill in peril amid year-end scramble in Congress
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Known as the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, the bill seeks to allow legal, legitimate marijuana businesses to access financial services by creating a safe harbor for banks and credit unions.
Cashing In: Holiday tipping
Financial expert Dan Roccato weighs in on tipping around the holidays. Who should you be tipping, and how much?
Financial expert Dan Roccato weighs in on tipping around the holidays. Who should you be tipping, and how much?
Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
Where to get a $10,000 personal loan
Here’s what you need to know about borrowing a $10,000 personal loan, how much it will cost, and how to find the best repayment terms.
Here’s what you need to know about borrowing a $10,000 personal loan, how much it will cost, and how to find the best repayment terms.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Nearly half of young adults are living at home with their parents, spending more on luxury goods: report
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Only 1-in-5 millennials living at home say their parents charge them rent. Of those, nearly half were paying less than $500 per month.
Where to get a $5,000 personal loan
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Getting a $5,000 personal loan shouldn’t be difficult for most borrowers, but it’s still important to understand the process prior to applying.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates fall to 76-day low | Dec. 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 15, 2022, which are mixed from yesterday.
Wall Street may get much worse in 2023 before it gets better
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen helps Americans clear $10M of consumer debt
The consumer debt being forgiven translates to an average of $3,847 for 2,600 people.
The consumer debt being forgiven translates to an average of $3,847 for 2,600 people.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.