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.
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.