U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
Wisconsin budget surplus; estimated $7M+ would be largest ever
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau reported Wednesday.
Wisconsin's projected state budget surplus is forecast to reach $7.1 billion by July, the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau reported Wednesday.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Spotify axes jobs in latest round of tech industry layoffs
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
CEO Daniel Ek announced the restructuring in a message to employees that was also posted online.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation bout in four decades is gradually waning.
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation bout in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Bed Bath & Beyond plans for more layoffs as sales tank
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Here's when Social Security payments with 2023 COLA increase will arrive
Millions of Social Security recipients will start getting an 8.7% boost in their benefits this month. The payment date depends on the recipient's birthday.
Millions of Social Security recipients will start getting an 8.7% boost in their benefits this month. The payment date depends on the recipient's birthday.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
Record-high Social Security cost-of-living increase poised to kick in soon
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.