Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
Hard Rock spends $100M to raise pay for non-tipped US staff
Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.
Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.
Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
US hiring slowed in August as employers face high inflation, sluggish spending
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
The economy added 315,000 jobs last month, down from 526,000 in July and below the average gain of the previous three months.
These 5 states could tax student loan forgiveness
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Student loan borrowers in Mississippi will have to pay taxes on loan forgiveness, and four other states could follow suit.
Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Bed Bath & Beyond says that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
This is how much money you need for a wedding in 2022
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
Planning a wedding? Here’s the average cost in the U.S., the average costs by category, and what couples are most willing to splurge on for their big day.
More than 20 million US households are behind on utility bills
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
Experts warn mass shutoffs are coming.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Steak prices decline on waning demand
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
July jobs breakdown: Which industries hired the most workers last month?
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Hiring at bars and restaurants bolstered July job growth.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Man wins second lottery prize at same location six years apart
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.