Fed leaves rates unchanged, open to possible future hike
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
Fall 2023 top emerging US housing markets revealed
Realtor.com reviewed data for the largest metropolitan areas in the United States to find emerging housing markets that offer a lower cost of living and thriving economies that are not too crowded.
Realtor.com reviewed data for the largest metropolitan areas in the United States to find emerging housing markets that offer a lower cost of living and thriving economies that are not too crowded.
Adult kids are moving in with parents to save for homes, survey reveals
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 7.63%.
What is 'coffee badging'? New trend a response to 'return-to-work'
Many employees who miss remote work are taking part in a trend called "coffee badging." So-called coffee badgers come to work, grab a coffee and leave, earning their "badge" for showing up.
Many employees who miss remote work are taking part in a trend called "coffee badging." So-called coffee badgers come to work, grab a coffee and leave, earning their "badge" for showing up.
US inflation barely declined in September, price increases slow down slightly
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
Measures of U.S. inflation barely declined in September, evidence that consumer price increases are grinding lower at a gradual pace.
US still feeling effects of 'tip culture' following COVID-19 pandemic, professor says
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
A Clemson University professor says he attributes this to the pandemic and inflation.
Will oil and gas be impacted due to war in Israel? Expert weighs in
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
California raises minimum wage for fast food workers: Here's how much they'll get
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
As government shutdown looms, small business owners in DC brace for impact
A government shutdown won’t just affect federal workers who won't get paid. Businesses that rely on those employees being at work in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are bracing for an economic hit.
A government shutdown won’t just affect federal workers who won't get paid. Businesses that rely on those employees being at work in D.C., Maryland and Virginia are bracing for an economic hit.
Can $750 a month change lives? Fairfax County wants to find out
What happens when you give families an extra $750 a month, place no restrictions on how they can spend it, and offer them free financial coaching?
What happens when you give families an extra $750 a month, place no restrictions on how they can spend it, and offer them free financial coaching?
UAW strike: President Joe Biden to speak in Michigan in support of union
President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with UAW members striking against Detroit's Big Three, according to a report from the Washington Post.
President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with UAW members striking against Detroit's Big Three, according to a report from the Washington Post.
UAW sets new deadline of Sept. 22 for 'serious progress' on Big Three negotiations
In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.
In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Farmers Insurance to layoff 2,400 staff across entire business
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
The employees getting laid off represent about 11% of the insurance provider's staff.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.