US unemployment claims fall to lowest level of COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped 36,000 to 293,000 last week, the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, the Labor Department said.
FAFSA misunderstood by majority of students, study says: What to know about the federal aid application
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
FAFSA is misunderstood by many students, who are missing out on free money to fund their college education. Here's everything you need to know.
Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to ease shipping backlog, White House says
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
The Port of Los Angeles will become a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week operation to help relieve supply chain bottlenecks and move stranded container ships.
Social Security checks to increase by 5.9% in 2022 as inflation jumps
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security COLA amounts to $92 a month for the average retired worker, according to estimates released by the Social Security Administration.
Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.
Debt ceiling: House passes short-term increase, sends to Biden
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
The House approved a short-term debt ceiling increase so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
U.S. gas prices across the nation stand at about $3.25 per gallon.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.
Nobel prize for economics awarded to 3 in US for societal research
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
The 2021 Nobel prize for economics on Monday was awarded to three U.S-based economists for work on so-called “natural experiments.”
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
10-year mortgage refinance rates edge up: Act now before they go higher | Oct. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
Kroger seeks to fill 20,000 positions ahead of holiday season
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Homeowner equity grows to nearly $3T in Q2, averaging $50K annual gain per homeowner: report
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
10-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady in bargain territory, rates for other terms rise | Oct. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.