US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Now hiring? Job seekers say labor shortage is a myth after applications go unanswered
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.
Here's what is driving up auto insurance costs, and how to keep yours low
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
Auto insurance costs are on the rise due to several factors such as an increase in fatal accidents, and rising demand and costs for vehicles.
FHFA expands mortgage refinance opportunities for low- and medium-income families
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
The FHFA announced an update to its low-income refinance program that will allow more homeowners to qualify and save on their monthly payments.
Today's mortgage rates: 10-year rates stand out as best deal | Oct. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today’s 20-year mortgage refinance rates hold at 11-day low | Oct. 20, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 20, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Indiana town will give you cash and ‘grandparents on demand’ if you move there
Yes, you read that correctly. The City of Greensburg, Indiana will give you cash and “Grandparents on Demand” if you decide to move there and work remotely.
Yes, you read that correctly. The City of Greensburg, Indiana will give you cash and “Grandparents on Demand” if you decide to move there and work remotely.
Procter & Gamble combats inflation with price hikes in most categories
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Mortgage interest rates to begin trending up: MBA forecast
The Mortgage Bankers Association said interest rates will not continue to drop, and today's high inflation is not transitory in its economic outlook released at its annual conference.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said interest rates will not continue to drop, and today's high inflation is not transitory in its economic outlook released at its annual conference.
'Broad' student loan forgiveness still on the table, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said the Education Department is "going to continue conversations" with the White House when it comes to widespread loan cancellation.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates creep back below 3% | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates fall for longest and shortest terms | Oct. 18, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 18, 2021, which are a mixed bag from last Friday.
Millions of capable workers are choosing not to participate in the labor force
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Where have all the workers gone? That is the perplexing question in much of the U.S. and especially here in the Golden State.
Florida motorists likely to face higher gas prices
Though gasoline prices remained relatively steady last week, the AAA auto club said Monday that Florida motorists could again see rising costs when they fill up their tanks.
Though gasoline prices remained relatively steady last week, the AAA auto club said Monday that Florida motorists could again see rising costs when they fill up their tanks.
Rent prices rising rapidly across the US, experts say
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
Fourth child tax credit payment goes out this week: What parents need to know
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Families began receiving the fourth round of payments from the expanded child tax credit Friday.
Climate change: US report targets economic risks from extreme weather
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
A new White House report addresses how the U.S. economy could be affected by climate change, including extreme heat, flooding, storms and wildfires.
Port of Los Angeles chaos: 24/7 operations won’t be immediate
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Thursday that a timeline for the port to begin 24/7 operations was not clear and would depend on collaboration between the port's longshore workers, truck drivers and the more than 125,000 companies that import cargo through the port every year.
Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said Thursday that a timeline for the port to begin 24/7 operations was not clear and would depend on collaboration between the port's longshore workers, truck drivers and the more than 125,000 companies that import cargo through the port every year.
More than 10K John Deere employees go on strike Thursday
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.
More than 10,000 Deere & Company workers went on strike Thursday after the company allegedly "failed to present an agreement that met" the demands and needs of union members.