Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February
With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.
With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.
Biden administration considering another student loan payment pause extension
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
President Biden is still considering canceling student loans or extending the forbearance period, a White House spokesperson said on a recent podcast episode.
McDonald's to temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
McDonald’s said Tuesday it is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Survey: 93% of student loan borrowers aren't ready to restart payments in May
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
Student loan payments resume in May, but a new survey suggests that the vast majority of borrowers aren't financially prepared.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.