Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Here's how much a high yield savings account pays
High-yield savings accounts are one of the smartest ways to make your money work for you. Here's what you need to know before opening one of these accounts.
High-yield savings accounts are one of the smartest ways to make your money work for you. Here's what you need to know before opening one of these accounts.
Trader Joe's discloses coronavirus infection rates after report highlights grocer risk
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Trader Joe's has disclosed the COVID-19 infection rate among its employees, addressing rising concern over a recent survey that revealed a number of grocery store workers at a Boston market had the disease without showing symptoms.
Working in an office instead of remotely may double COVID-19 risk, CDC reports
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
Researchers found that workers who reported exclusively going into an office in the two weeks prior to getting sick were nearly twice as likely to test positive for the virus.
As Biden wins, Business groups turn focus to coronavirus relief
After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.
After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.
Can you pay off a credit card with a credit card?
In the right situation, a balance transfer from one card to another could save you money.
In the right situation, a balance transfer from one card to another could save you money.
0% balance transfer offers are disappearing fast — how to get one quick
Improve your credit score and eligibility to receive a balance transfer card.
Improve your credit score and eligibility to receive a balance transfer card.
Gov. Murphy names head of panel for legal marijuana
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
Dianna Houenou will chair New Jersey's Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the governor said.
Wall Street rallies again as stocks ride post-2020 election wave
Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.
Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.
Why fewer borrowers are repaying student loans during coronavirus
Very few borrowers are repaying federal student loans during coronavirus. While there are some good reasons why, there are also some downsides to delaying payment.
Very few borrowers are repaying federal student loans during coronavirus. While there are some good reasons why, there are also some downsides to delaying payment.
Stocks shake off 2020 election night wobbles to rally
Much of Wednesday's strength for Wall Street was due to big gains for technology stocks. Investors have increasingly seen these stocks as some of the safer bets in the market, able to grow their profits even in a pandemic as more of daily life shifts online.
Much of Wednesday's strength for Wall Street was due to big gains for technology stocks. Investors have increasingly seen these stocks as some of the safer bets in the market, able to grow their profits even in a pandemic as more of daily life shifts online.
New Jersey bans single-use bags, foam containers
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
These stores, restaurants are closed on Election Day
Some businesses are closing their doors on Election Day to give employees an opportunity to vote.
Some businesses are closing their doors on Election Day to give employees an opportunity to vote.
4 dangers of opening a store credit card
Retail cards are easy to get, but they may not be the best long-term option.
Retail cards are easy to get, but they may not be the best long-term option.
How to get an emergency loan
This is what you need to know to get cash for an unexpected expense.
This is what you need to know to get cash for an unexpected expense.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
COVID-19 pandemic reinvents holiday hiring needs for retailers
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
The push to hire temporary workers has begun in earnest this holiday season, in some cases weeks earlier than last year. But the pandemic has reshaped the kinds of jobs retailers are recruiting for.
Personal loan vs. credit card: Which option is right for you?
These are multiple factors to consider when deciding between a personal loan and credit cards.
These are multiple factors to consider when deciding between a personal loan and credit cards.
Can't pay a personal loan? Take these 6 steps
With a dose of diligence and a dash of creativity, tardy borrowers can catch up on their personal loan debt.
With a dose of diligence and a dash of creativity, tardy borrowers can catch up on their personal loan debt.
How to pay for a renovation without using your home equity
Home equity is one way to pay for a home renovation, but it’s not necessarily the best way.
Home equity is one way to pay for a home renovation, but it’s not necessarily the best way.