Seattle hotel workers strike on Labor Day, seeking fair wages and staffing
Thousands of hotel workers across the United States are on strike this Labor Day, including those in Seattle, following stalled contract negotiations with major chains Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
Thousands of hotel workers across the United States are on strike this Labor Day, including those in Seattle, following stalled contract negotiations with major chains Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott.
Hundreds of Seattle-area hotel workers strike for better wages, conditions
"As of now, we are paycheck to paycheck," said Violeta Reyes, a house attendant working for Westin Seattle. "It's not enough for us, the money. With prices going up, we don't deserve it."
"As of now, we are paycheck to paycheck," said Violeta Reyes, a house attendant working for Westin Seattle. "It's not enough for us, the money. With prices going up, we don't deserve it."
Positive inflation report signals possible rate cut
A positive inflation report is signaling a possible rate cut at next month's Federal Reserve meeting.
A positive inflation report is signaling a possible rate cut at next month's Federal Reserve meeting.
Why there are more 401(k) millionaires in the US than ever before
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
Social Security: 3 changes to look out for in 2025, according to experts
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
New rewards program helps offset inflation
A new neighborhood-based rewards program is working to put more money back in your pocket simply for spending on your top priorities, like rent and health care.
A new neighborhood-based rewards program is working to put more money back in your pocket simply for spending on your top priorities, like rent and health care.
Seattle Public Schools holds meeting ahead of elementary school cuts
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.
Seattle Public Schools' is determining which elementary schools will be on the chopping block as the district looks to reduce its $100 million budget deficit.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Seattle, Tacoma top US for highest combined sales tax rates among big cities
Seattle’s tax rate now exceeds that of other large cities such as Chicago and Long Beach.
Seattle’s tax rate now exceeds that of other large cities such as Chicago and Long Beach.
Back-to-school costs surge
Back-to-school shopping this year is causing more families to feel financial pressure.
Back-to-school shopping this year is causing more families to feel financial pressure.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATM fees hit a record high in US — these are the cities where you'll pay the most
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
More than half of adults over 65 are missing out on free money for food, health care
Millions of older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in programs that can help them afford food, Medicare, and other daily expenses.
Millions of older adults are eligible for but not enrolled in programs that can help them afford food, Medicare, and other daily expenses.
The most and least affordable metros to raise kids, and one state parents should avoid: Report
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
An analysis by Creditnews Research detailed the most and least affordable metropolitan areas in the United States to raise a family amid high inflation.
Seattle rents rise in August, ranked 12th among US cities
The median rent price in Seattle has risen once again.
The median rent price in Seattle has risen once again.
Marysville School District works to address budget after 'alarming audit'
With just about two weeks to go before the start of the school year, the Marysville School District talked about more budget cuts on Monday night, following a very worrying state audit.
With just about two weeks to go before the start of the school year, the Marysville School District talked about more budget cuts on Monday night, following a very worrying state audit.
Seattle home prices surge to 2nd-highest in U.S., report finds
Seattle's home prices have risen to $755K, making it the second-highest in the U.S.
Seattle's home prices have risen to $755K, making it the second-highest in the U.S.