The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Got a pocket full of 'Strong Dollars'? There's good news and bad
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. However, it might not be as great as it sounds.
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. However, it might not be as great as it sounds.
Skimpflation: Watchdogs say look out for food ingredient changes amid shortages
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Baby formula shortage: US to allow long-term foreign imports to prevent repeat
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Costco puts off membership fee increase as renewals hit all-time highs
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
EXPLAINER: How the strong U.S. dollar can affect everyone
After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.
After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
Biden: Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
President Joe Biden said Thursday that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached, averting a potentially devastating strike before the pivotal midterm elections.
Possible railway worker strike could mean more shortages, higher inflation
A possible railway worker strike could devastate economy, leave train passengers stranded.
A possible railway worker strike could devastate economy, leave train passengers stranded.
Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.