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These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says

These billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash, report says

The cash balance at the U.S. Treasury is lower than the net worth of some of the world's richest people, according to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

May 30, 2023 8:22am EDT
Fewer Americans are willing to move for work, survey finds

Fewer Americans are willing to move for work, survey finds

Job seekers may be in the market for a new opportunity, but this doesn't mean they will necessarily accept the position if offered based on a recent survey.

May 22, 2023 5:57pm EDT
Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default

Debt ceiling: Biden 'confident' there will be no default

Negotiators are racing to beat a deadline of June 1, which is when the Treasury Dept. said the U.S. could begin defaulting on its debts for the first time in history and risk financial catastrophe.

May 17, 2023 12:19pm EDT
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact credit card debt, auto loans

How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact credit card debt, auto loans

The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate yet again in its drive to cool inflation, a move that will directly affect most Americans.

May 3, 2023 7:33pm EDT
73% of American Millennials living paycheck-to-paycheck, financial report shows

73% of American Millennials living paycheck-to-paycheck, financial report shows

Faced with high prices and interest rates, consumers have begun reining in their spending.

April 28, 2023 6:42pm EDT
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

April 17, 2023 1:51pm EDT
Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes

Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes

Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.

April 4, 2023 12:49pm EDT
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

April 4, 2023 8:24am EDT
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says

First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says

Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.

March 27, 2023 7:04am EDT
Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show

Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show

Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.

February 22, 2023 6:27pm EST
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

February 15, 2023 4:03pm EST
Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023

Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023

A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.

February 7, 2023 6:42pm EST
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations

Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations

The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.

February 2, 2023 11:25am EST
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you

How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you

The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.

February 1, 2023 5:42pm EST
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession

Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession

Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.

January 28, 2023 8:31am EST
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

January 27, 2023 10:40am EST
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage

Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage

Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.

January 26, 2023 4:53pm EST
U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months

U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months

The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.

January 26, 2023 12:11pm EST
Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles

Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles

Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.

January 25, 2023 4:23pm EST
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis

Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis

As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.

January 24, 2023 10:41am EST
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