US consumer inflation rate up 6.8% in past year, highest since 1982

US consumer inflation rate up 6.8% in past year, highest since 1982

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility

US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.

U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.

Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline

Debt ceiling: House passes bill paving way for increase ahead of deadline

The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.

The House passed a bill that will allow the Senate to raise the U.S. debt limit with a Democrats’ only majority vote, as the deadline draws near.

Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?

Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?

Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.

Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.

93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds

93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds

Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.

Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort

Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort

The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.

The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.

Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?

Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?

As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.

As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.

Seniors are losing out on Medicare savings during open enrollment, data shows

Seniors are losing out on Medicare savings during open enrollment, data shows

The Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, but many seniors haven't reviewed their health coverage. Even fewer decided to actually change plans, according to a new survey.

The Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, but many seniors haven't reviewed their health coverage. Even fewer decided to actually change plans, according to a new survey.

November jobs report: US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs

November jobs report: US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs

U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.

U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.

What is a personal line of credit?

What is a personal line of credit?

A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.

A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.