Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey

More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.

Holiday gift returns: What you need to know

If you're looking to return an unwanted holiday gift, be careful as many retailers no longer do free returns or exchanges anymore.

'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024

A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.

Constantine's Delicatessen, a Queens icon, closing after 92 years

Constantine's Delicatessen in Queens is closing its doors after 92 years, due to the changing tastes of residents and the cost of supplies skyrocketing after the pandemic.

Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey

Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.

Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag

The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.

Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."

Japanese steel company purchasing U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion

Nippon Steel said Monday that the deal will bolster its manufacturing and technology capabilities, and also expand the company's production in the U.S. and add to its positions in Japan.

Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter

CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'

Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth

A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

12 percent of retired Americans plan to return to the workforce in 2024: survey

Some 12% of Americans said they planned to work again in the New Year, with 61% citing rising costs as the reason, a recent Resume Builder survey said.

Are annual reviews going away? What this means for the workforce

The U.S. job market remains strong, and more employers are looking for ways to give feedback and constructive criticism without doing a full-blown annual performance evaluation.

Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan

The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.

In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024

Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.