Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2024, meaning your paycheck could be bigger next year
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024
A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Secure 2.0: optional provisions kick in to help retirement savers with emergencies and student loan debt
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 has several new optional provisions kicking in at the start of 2024, such as emergency savings and student loan matching.
These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com
Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.
Boston Market's owner files for bankruptcy amid legal troubles
Owner Jay Pandya filed for bankruptcy recently amid financial troubles and lawsuits from debtors.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Japanese steel company purchasing U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion
Nippon Steel said Monday that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities, and also expand the company's production in the U.S. and add to its positions in Japan.
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
Interest rates hold, possible cuts in 2024
US financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year due to the suggestion interest rates could be cut in the new year. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has a look at how consumers might benefit.
Mortgage rates dip below 7 percent as the housing outlook brightens for 2024: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending Dec. 14, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Gas prices on downward slide, further price drops likely: AAA
A downward trend in national gas prices persists ahead of holiday travel. Tepid demand and a low cost for oil are bringing drivers relief at the pump, according to AAA.
Federal Reserve hints at rate cuts, gives financial boost to consumers
U.S. financial markets finished the week with the strongest results of the year, spurred by the Federal Reserve's suggestion that interest rates could be cut in the new year.
Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth
A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.
12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey
Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.
Are annual reviews going away? What this means for the workforce
The U.S. job market remains strong, and more employers are looking for ways to give feedback and constructive criticism without doing a full-blown annual performance evaluation.
Houston gift shop Pepperlou aims to hire more adults with special needs
Valerie Cassady has filled Houston store Pepperlou with small business finds, Taylor Swift merch, food, home decor, clothing and other treasures. Her adult daughter Ellie is the inspiration behind it all.
Toy maker Hasbro to cut 1,100 jobs, prompted by ongoing slowdown in sales
Toy maker Hasbro is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce.