Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
Congressman Al Green to host webinar to minority owned businesses, entrepreneurs
U.S. Congressman Al Green is inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend an informational webinar he's hosting that aims to help small minority-owned businesses.
U.S. Congressman Al Green is inviting current and aspiring entrepreneurs to attend an informational webinar he's hosting that aims to help small minority-owned businesses.
More Americans getting a second job as high inflation rages
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
High inflation is pushing more Americans to take on a side hustle.
Rail workers say deal to avoid strike won't resolve quality-of-life concerns
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Furniture company lays off thousands in a memo just days before Thanksgiving
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Nearly the entire workforce of the Mississippi-based company got a memo informing them not to come to work the next day.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Houston has the lowest rise in inflation compared to some metropolitan cities, new survey finds
While inflation continues to dominate headlines and affect the country, and that includes at the dinner table, a recent survey found Houston has the lowest rise compared to other cities.
While inflation continues to dominate headlines and affect the country, and that includes at the dinner table, a recent survey found Houston has the lowest rise compared to other cities.
Good news: Private student loan interest rates tumble for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Texas oyster season begins with severe restrictions for fishermen
Texas oyster fishermen say the recent restriction on oyster bays aren't only threatening their livelihood, but could also be dangerous for the oysters.
Texas oyster fishermen say the recent restriction on oyster bays aren't only threatening their livelihood, but could also be dangerous for the oysters.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
US diesel supplier warns businesses to prepare for shortages, higher prices for consumers
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.