Powell signals increased interest rate hikes if economy stays strong
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Chair Jerome Powell's comments raise the possibility that the Fed will increase its key interest rate by a half-percentage point at its next meeting, after having carried out a quarter-point hike in February.
Nearly 1 in 3 Americans don't know when Tax Day is, survey finds
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
The recent survey also found the biggest tax procrastinators by U.S. state. Here’s which western state claimed the top spot.
Education industry at highest risk for layoffs over next 6 months: survey
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
A recent survey reveals that the education sector was the most susceptible to layoffs in 2023 if there's a recession.
Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.
Sanders schedules vote to force Starbucks CEO to testify
Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about an ongoing unionization effort at the company.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about an ongoing unionization effort at the company.
'Real leader': Biden nominates Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
Julie Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year, working to avert an economically debilitating strike.
The Tooth Fairy also falls victim to inflation, poll finds
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
At this rate, by 2048, the Tooth Fairy would be paying $30 a tooth.
Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.
Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.
Today's mortgage rates rest across all terms | Feb. 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 28, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 28, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Supreme Court hears arguments about Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration says 26 million people have applied and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
Today's 20-year mortgage rates emerge as best money-saving opportunity | Feb. 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 27, 2023, which are largely up from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 27, 2023, which are largely up from last Friday.
Lawmaker proposes 'Yankee tax' as northerners flock to this state in droves
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
If passed by state referendum, new residents moving from out-of-state would be required to pay up to $500.
Student loan forgiveness plan to go before Supreme Court: The arguments explained
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over Biden’s student debt relief plan, which impacts millions of borrowers who could see their loans wiped away or reduced.
Bill to legalize duplexes, fourplexes in Washington advances
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.
A bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has cleared another committee in the state Legislature.
Can the Fed keep raising interest rates without causing a recession? Research says no
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Such an "immaculate disinflation" has never happened before, economists say.
Home price gains lose momentum in December, but rate of decline slows: CoreLogic
On an annual basis, home prices increased by 6.9% in December compared to 8.6% in November and a historical high of 20% gained last spring.
On an annual basis, home prices increased by 6.9% in December compared to 8.6% in November and a historical high of 20% gained last spring.
$2 bills from 1890 could be worth over $4,500: report
The value of collectible $2 bills varies by series year, distributor type, seal color and circulation status.
The value of collectible $2 bills varies by series year, distributor type, seal color and circulation status.
Savings window opens: Today's 20-year mortgage rates edge down | Feb. 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 23, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Feb. 23, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Fed officials signal more rate hikes likely amid sticky inflation, minutes show
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.
Federal Reserve policymakers see more interest rate hikes ahead.