Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
Seattle Public Schools unveils closure proposals
Seattle Public Schools is weighing two proposals that could result in the closure of up to 21 schools as the district seeks to address a $100 million budget shortfall.
Seattle Public Schools is weighing two proposals that could result in the closure of up to 21 schools as the district seeks to address a $100 million budget shortfall.
Financial impact of potential Boeing strike
The new head of Boeing is urging union machinists to approve their tentative contract, as the financial impact of a potential strike could expand beyond the local economy.
The new head of Boeing is urging union machinists to approve their tentative contract, as the financial impact of a potential strike could expand beyond the local economy.
Seattle Public Schools unveils plans to close up to 21 elementary schools
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
The closures would address the district's $100 million budget crisis.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
What's behind declining birth rates
Researchers say rising prices could be to blame for America's declining birth rates.
Researchers say rising prices could be to blame for America's declining birth rates.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Amazon launches 'no frills' budget grocery brand
Amazon is launching a new, cheaper. grocery brand. They say most items will cost less than $5.
Amazon is launching a new, cheaper. grocery brand. They say most items will cost less than $5.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
Record-breaking betting expected this NFL season
The American Gaming Association projects total bets this season to break a whopping $35 billion.
The American Gaming Association projects total bets this season to break a whopping $35 billion.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
Pier 58 contractor takes Seattle to court, alleging unpaid work
The contractor responsible for the rebuild of Seattle?s Pier 58 is taking the city to court, alleging that they have not been fully compensated for their work on the $32 million project.
The contractor responsible for the rebuild of Seattle?s Pier 58 is taking the city to court, alleging that they have not been fully compensated for their work on the $32 million project.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Tips to save money while shopping
Consumer Reports reveals there's a simple but often overlooked tool that can help you save money while shopping online and in stores.
Consumer Reports reveals there's a simple but often overlooked tool that can help you save money while shopping online and in stores.