Best (and worst) states for jobs in 2024, according to WalletHub
When it comes to finding a job, New Hampshire ranks No. 1 in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. Here's how your state ranks.
When it comes to finding a job, New Hampshire ranks No. 1 in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. Here's how your state ranks.
Would a 4-day work week work in the US? CEOs are split
A new study highlighting the broad adoption of a shorter work week in Iceland is touting the program as a success. Experts weigh in on how a 4-day work week could impact the U.S.
A new study highlighting the broad adoption of a shorter work week in Iceland is touting the program as a success. Experts weigh in on how a 4-day work week could impact the U.S.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out
The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.
The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.
4 in 5 holiday travelers changing plans due to inflation, survey finds
A new Bankrate survey reveals that 83% of Americans are adjusting their 2024 holiday travel plans due to inflation, with many opting for shorter trips, cheaper accommodations, and alternative travel methods.
A new Bankrate survey reveals that 83% of Americans are adjusting their 2024 holiday travel plans due to inflation, with many opting for shorter trips, cheaper accommodations, and alternative travel methods.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Survey: Nearly 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to workload, guilt
A new survey reveals that almost 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to guilt and heavy workloads, highlighting the pressures of modern work culture.
A new survey reveals that almost 40% of Gen Z workers skip lunch due to guilt and heavy workloads, highlighting the pressures of modern work culture.
A closer look at how Trump's economic plan could impact inflation
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Americans are feeling more anxious about their credit card debt, survey finds
Americans appear to be feeling more worried about mounting credit card debt, according to the New York Fed’s September 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations.
Americans appear to be feeling more worried about mounting credit card debt, according to the New York Fed’s September 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations.
Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.
TGI Fridays closes a dozen stores across America in just one month
A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.
A dozen U.S. TGI Fridays locations have closed in the last month, as the brand also shutters 35 stores in the United Kingdom. Earlier closures this year were due to underperformance.
7-Eleven closing more than 400 locations
7-Eleven is closing hundreds of store locations across North America due to underperformance.
7-Eleven is closing hundreds of store locations across North America due to underperformance.
Trump proposes 15% corporate tax to 'save' US auto industry; threatens 1,000% tariffs on imports
Trump said Detroit's auto industry was decimated 'as if by a foreign army.'
Trump said Detroit's auto industry was decimated 'as if by a foreign army.'
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Major McDonald's french fry supplier closes plant in Washington, slashes jobs as inflation continues
A major french fry supplier is cutting jobs as customers continue to count their pennies amid inflated prices at fast-food chains.
A major french fry supplier is cutting jobs as customers continue to count their pennies amid inflated prices at fast-food chains.
Study: Nearly half of Americans are still paying off debt from last holiday season
The holiday shopping season has kicked off, but it can also bring along financial challenges.
The holiday shopping season has kicked off, but it can also bring along financial challenges.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024
While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.
While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.