US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
This is how much money you need to make and how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Arizona
The Out of Reach report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows the gap between wages and the current cost of rentals in the United States.
The Out of Reach report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows the gap between wages and the current cost of rentals in the United States.
Walmart announces layoffs amid lower profit forecasts
Walmart expects adjusted earnings per share for Q2 to decline to around 8% or 9%.
Walmart expects adjusted earnings per share for Q2 to decline to around 8% or 9%.
Sleeping on the job? Casper is now hiring professional snoozers for cash
For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.
For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.
Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to extend student loan payment pause
Lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to extend the current student loan payment pause past the end of August.
Lawmakers have urged the Biden administration to extend the current student loan payment pause past the end of August.
New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
Crypto investors have seen prices drop and companies crater with fortunes and jobs disappearing. Some firms have been accused by federal regulators of running an illegal securities exchange.
Georgia to allow people to claim unborn children as dependents on taxes
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
Georgia families expecting a child can now claim any embryos with a detectible heartbeat as a dependent on their state taxes.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent fined $13M for selling recalled products
A majority of the recalled products were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods stores and online.
A majority of the recalled products were sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods stores and online.
Personal loans increasingly used by financially vulnerable consumers, J.D. Power report says – here’s why
A report from J.D. Power said financially vulnerable consumers are increasingly leaning on personal loans to help them pay down debt.
A report from J.D. Power said financially vulnerable consumers are increasingly leaning on personal loans to help them pay down debt.
These are the top retirement income concerns for many older Americans, according to a survey
In a recent survey, many older Americans said inflation is changing their retirement plans.
In a recent survey, many older Americans said inflation is changing their retirement plans.
Author Stephen King testifies as star witness in books merger trial
Wearing all gray — suit, shoes and tie — he crisply answered questions, with some moments of humor and brief flashes of gentle outrage.
Wearing all gray — suit, shoes and tie — he crisply answered questions, with some moments of humor and brief flashes of gentle outrage.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
Personal loan interest rates tick up: Still lower than this time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan refinance rates edge down for 10-year fixed-rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Ice cream trucks aren't a thing of the past — but competition is stiff
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.
Ice cream trucks are changing their strategies as they struggle for sales in a much more crowded marketplace, especially with third-party delivery services.
Tim Tebow to open first Clean Juice store, talks partnership with company
Tim Tebow was a star quarterback in college and a first-round NFL draft pick.
Tim Tebow was a star quarterback in college and a first-round NFL draft pick.
Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Hyundai subsidiary accused of using child labor at Alabama factory: report
State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.
State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.
Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.