US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.
Personal loan interest rates fall — 5-year rates plummet by nearly a percentage point
Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were lower compared to the previous seven days’ fixed-rate loans.
Borrowers with good credit seeking personal loans during the past seven days prequalified for rates that were lower compared to the previous seven days’ fixed-rate loans.
Long Island marijuana sales: Which towns are in, which towns are out
Time is running out for cities, towns and villages across New York to decide whether they will opt-in to the state's legal marijuana program.
Time is running out for cities, towns and villages across New York to decide whether they will opt-in to the state's legal marijuana program.
How to refinance student loans while interest rates are at record lows
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
Variable and fixed interest rates for student loan refinancing fell to historic lows in November.
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
US employers posted near-record 11 million open jobs in October
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
UAE adopts Monday through Friday workweek in major change
The official workweek in the United Arab Emirates until now was Sunday-Thursday. The change allows its financial district to work Western hours.
The official workweek in the United Arab Emirates until now was Sunday-Thursday. The change allows its financial district to work Western hours.
Holiday tipping 411: Who should you tip and how much
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Forty-five percent of Americans say they will increase the amount they tip service providers who are normally tipped throughout the year like wait staff and beauticians.
Holiday tipping: Can you tip your mail carrier?
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
Yes, you can tip your letter carrier this holiday season but, as federal workers, they have certain stipulations when it comes to accepting gifts. The bottom line: less is more.
93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
NFT is 2021 word of the year amid cryptocurrency surge, Collins Dictionary says
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.
Better.com CEO tells about 900 employees they’ve been let go over Zoom call: report
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, was captured in a video on social media informing about 900 employees that they had been terminated.
Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
What is a personal line of credit?
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Tesla officially moves headquarters from California to Texas
The filing said the relocation from Palo Alto, California, to what Tesla calls a “Gigafactory” on Harold Green Road near Austin was done on Nov 24.
The filing said the relocation from Palo Alto, California, to what Tesla calls a “Gigafactory” on Harold Green Road near Austin was done on Nov 24.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.