U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
Some Target workers fired after buying Stanley cups: report
Target has a rule about employees capitalizing on their position to get the sought-after cups.
Trump-era tax cuts poised to expire soon, meaning you could face steeper taxes
The expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on Dec. 31, 2025, will essentially mean that many Americans will be forced to pay anywhere between 1% to 4% more in taxes unless certain provisions are extended or made permanent.
Fed holds steady on interest rates, but outlook on when cuts will come remains cloudy
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds rate at a 22-year high of 5.25% to 5.5% at its January meeting on Wednesday.
Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown: Here's what to know
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Home prices in some cities trended down in November: Case-Shiller
Home prices were generally on the rise in 2023, but declined slightly in November.
UPS layoffs 2024: 12,000 jobs cut just months after reaching union deal
UPS will cut 12,000 jobs and released a revenue outlook for this year that sent its shares down sharply.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Homeowners moving across state lines, seeking affordability, find it in certain cities
More households are passing on costly cities, moving to lower-cost areas like Charlotte, Providence and Indianapolis.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Class action lawsuit accuses Dunkin’ of discrimination for charging extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
The Dunkin' lawsuit claims customers have been charged extra for drinks made with soy milk and other non-dairy alternatives.
Gas prices remain stagnant as demand drops: AAA
Although prices are lower than they were last year at this time, they remain steady month over month.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
Temu plans to open its marketplace to US, European sellers
Temu, the China-founded online retailer surging in popularity in the United States, is opening its platform to U.S. and European sellers.