US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
You need to make this much to be 'middle class' in Seattle
In one Washington city, you're middle class even if you make $220,000.
In one Washington city, you're middle class even if you make $220,000.
The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.
Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
WSU offers volunteer opportunities to end statewide wildlife rehabilitator shortage
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.
Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine says there is a shortage of wildlife rehabilitators in the eastern part of the state, and they are asking for volunteers to fill the void.
Tech layoffs, high interest rates are having ‘serious impact’ on how people buy homes
Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.
Facebook, Twitter and other companies announced layoffs this year amid rising interest rates. Experts say it’s affecting both prospective homebuyers and sellers.
Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
Seattle creates first-of-its-kind paid sick leave for app-based workers
The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers.
The city of Seattle has created a permanent paid sick and time off benefits system for app-based workers.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Study shows $100K is actually worth about $49K in Seattle
A six-figure salary has long been a milestone for American workers. But, according to a new study, times have changed and $100,000 simply isn’t quite what it used to be in many cities.
A six-figure salary has long been a milestone for American workers. But, according to a new study, times have changed and $100,000 simply isn’t quite what it used to be in many cities.
Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Seattle ranks low for tipping compared to other U.S. cities, study finds
Restaurant serving can be a challenging job for some, given the uncertainty of the tip amount a worker may receive from a patron.
Restaurant serving can be a challenging job for some, given the uncertainty of the tip amount a worker may receive from a patron.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee amid unionization campaign
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.
Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.