Summer break reluctance: Workers, vacation trends
Robert Vaughn, the regional director for talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half delves into the findings of their recent research, which reveals that a significant number of workers are forgoing their summer vacations.
Robert Vaughn, the regional director for talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half delves into the findings of their recent research, which reveals that a significant number of workers are forgoing their summer vacations.
Recession expected by end of 2023: Fannie Mae
A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.
A recession is likely in 2023, Fannie Mae forecasted. And the Fed may continue to raise interest rates after its June pause, despite projections that inflation will continue to cool.
Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
Tips on making college more affordable for students
Lots of families are preparing to send their high school graduates off to college and student loan payments are set to resume soon. We hear from an expert on ways to make college more affordable.
Lots of families are preparing to send their high school graduates off to college and student loan payments are set to resume soon. We hear from an expert on ways to make college more affordable.
Teamsters give UPS ultimatum, demanding best contract offer by Friday or risk 'imminent' strike
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Caution: boomerang kids could be bad for parents' financial health, survey says
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Mortgage rates continue to rise today, but 10-year terms remain lowest | June 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster
Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.
Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent amid rising rates | June 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 27, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 27, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices
The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.
The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.
Americans say they will need $1.27 million to retire comfortably, study finds
The new report sheds light on financial aspirations and concerns people have planning for life after working.
The new report sheds light on financial aspirations and concerns people have planning for life after working.
Intense heatwave benefitting solar energy customers
The sunny weather has actually been a great benefit for some of our neighbors. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a lot of people who invested in solar energy are feeling pretty smart right now.
The sunny weather has actually been a great benefit for some of our neighbors. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a lot of people who invested in solar energy are feeling pretty smart right now.
Texas named one of the most at-risk states for investment fraud: study
A recent study shows Texans lost about $235 million due to investment fraud in 2022.
A recent study shows Texans lost about $235 million due to investment fraud in 2022.
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.