Government shutdown: Looming federal shutdown threatens paychecks, services
An uncertain future for people depending on a government paycheck or services looms as a federal shutdown looks almost certain after a failed last-ditch plan.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Houston local claims $6.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot
After winning a Lotto Texas® jackpot prize worth an estimated annuitized $6.25 million, a Houston resident brought home more than groceries from a Kroger's in Pearland.
$2 billion Powerball winner buys large Bel Air mansion; take a look inside
People often ponder what they would do if they won the lottery. Having won the largest-ever Powerball jackpot of $2 billion in November, a California man had more reason to dwell it.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
Home prices will rise in 2023 as affordability crisis worsens, Goldman says
Goldman Sachs projects home prices to climb by 1.8% this year amid housing shortage
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Americans burning through excess savings from the pandemic, SF Fed study says
Americans are burning through the excess savings they accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to a big burst of stimulus money from the federal government and limited spending.
Inflation forcing Americans to spend $709 more per month than 2 years ago: economist
Inflation has created financial pressures for most U.S. households and forced them to pay more for daily necessities like food and rent.
Layoffs begin in the film industry as Hollywood strikes continue
Some businesses haven't had a customer in months, while other companies are concerned about bankruptcy if the strikes continue.
US inflation has cooled, but getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Squeezing out the last bit of excess inflation and reducing it to the Federal Reserve's 2% target rate is expected to be a much harder and slower grind.
Is not having a 401(k) as a benefit becoming a deal breaker for new hires?
A 401(k) is usually workers’ first experience with investing, expert says
The US government's debt has been downgraded. Here's what you need to know
The downgrade may have little impact on financial markets long-term or on the interest rates the U.S. government will pay.
Houston weather: Excessive heat and how it affects the economy
Long stretches of heat advisories in Houston will have a negative impact on the local economy, says a professor of economics.
Why 'loud quitting' is not recommended by job experts (hint: grace and dignity are far better)
Human resources experts strongly caution against 'loud quitting' — here's why
Increasing number of labor disputes put union bargaining power front and center
United Airlines pilots have reached a tentative deal with the airline that will keep planes in the air and increase pay by as much as 40 percent. However, it's just one of many labor disputes raising workers' voices.