Digital mortgages to enter a new, faster (and cheaper) era in year ahead

As the housing market slows, lenders will look to use more time investing in technology and making mortgages faster, easier and cheaper, according to one mortgage expert.

King County Sheriff's Office actively recruiting staff laid off by tech giants

Tens of thousands of people in the tech industry are losing their jobs across the nation, including hundreds of people in the Seattle metro area. Companies including Meta, Amazon, Twitter and Reddit have recently announced layoffs. 

Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce

Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.

Judge extends federal student loan forgiveness block

A federal appeals court extended its block on President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Here's what that means for you.

Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns

It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

Texas federal judge blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness

Biden’s student loan relief program has been struck down by a judge in Texas. Here’s what to do to lower your monthly payments today.

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.

Fannie Mae's new rent reporting program helps renters build credit

Fannie Mae introduced a new rent reporting program that will allow renters to build credit and could open a path to homeownership.

Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks

“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.