The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Dollar General creating 10,000 new jobs in 2022
Discount retail chain Dollar General plans on hiring another 10,000 workers by the end of the fiscal year as it continues expanding.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Biden announces $54M Siemens investment, planned US factory jobs
President Biden joined the CEO of Siemens USA to announce a $54M investment to produce equipment for electrical infrastructure, creating 300 more jobs at California and Texas sites.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
Google employees to return to offices in April
It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal student loan payments restart in 2 months: How borrowers can prepare
Student loan borrowers will be expected to resume payments in May after two years of federal forbearance. Here's what to know.
Many families lack confidence in funding college education: Sallie Mae survey
A new survey said that while college-bound students say higher education is important, they are unsure how to pay for it.
Burger King reduces chicken nugget count from 10 to 8
According to MarketWatch, inflation is the reason customers will see fewer chicken nuggets on their plates.
5 ways to improve your credit score in 2022
Building your credit history can be as simple as checking your credit report for errors and improving your on-time payment history.
Electric vehicle sales hit record high in 2021, KBB reports
EV sales increased 72% year-over-year, according to KBB, but there are some important costs of EV ownership that drivers should consider.
More than half of employees prefer mix of in-person, remote working, survey says
Employers, listen up! If your staff has been working from home for most or all of the past two years of the pandemic, research shows they may not want to fully return to the office just yet.
Sofía Jirau becomes 1st Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome
“I can finally tell you my big secret... I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” the 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced on Valentine’s Day.
Sure, Brut-branded deodorant, antiperspirant sprays recalled due to benzene
Most of the products were distributed across the United States.
Wawa could be coming to Manassas
Business owners off Sudley Road are remaining optimistic, despite concerns about the Wawa taking its customers away.
5 ways to use your tax refund strategically
Taxpayers received an average tax refund of nearly $3,000 in 2021, according to the IRS, and it's possible to use this cash windfall to improve your financial situation.
Average consumer will spend $175 on Valentine's Day gifts, data shows
A new survey exploring Valentine's Day shopping trends and statistics found a historic level of consumer spending in 2022.
Chipotle plans to add more locations in small towns
The fast-casual chain says some small-town locations are doing better than traditional Chipotle restaurants in larger cities.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Peloton CEO steps down, company to cut 2,800 jobs globally
Peloton co-founder and CEO John Foley is stepping down and the company is cutting 2,800 jobs worldwide, including 20% of its corporate workforce.