These US states are raising minimum wage in 2023, with 4 above $15

More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.

Still missing your tax refund? The IRS will soon pay you 7% interest

Taxpayers still waiting to receive their 2021 tax refund will soon be paid 7% interest on the money by the IRS – but the money is taxable.

Business booming at Port Canaveral with eye on possible expansion

Port Canaveral is laying out big plans for 2023. During the State of the Port address on Wednesday, officials announced the port is considering building another cruise terminal.

DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge

Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions

If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.

Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify

With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.

Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike

President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.

Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s hiring freeze will remain in place

Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.

Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says

A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.

Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday

Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.

Black Friday: Lure of bargains will draw millions of shoppers to stores this holiday weekend

A new survey from the National Retail Federation reveals that, despite inflation, 8 million more people than last year plan to go searching for the best deals on items between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.