Lowe's Foundation invests $50M to address 'critical' tradespeople worker shortage

The construction industry will need an estimated 546,000 more workers "on top of the normal pace of hiring in 2023 to meet the demand for labor," analysts say.

Americans with poor longevity literacy at greater risk of outliving retirement savings: Survey

Sixty-three percent of American adults are working with inaccurate longevity measures when they plan for retirement, according to the most recent TIAA Institute-Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) Personal Finance Index survey.

Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding

The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.

Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate

Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.

U.S. Postal Service buys 9,250 electric vans, 14,000 charge stations

US Postal Service will purchase charging stations from Blink Charging Co., Siemens Industry Inc., and Rexel USA Energy Solutions in contracts totaling $260 million.

Auto and home insurance shopping increases after 2022 drop

Auto and home insurance shopping increased in the fourth quarter of 2022 after seeing declines throughout the year, a TransUnion report found.

Student loan forgiveness: Supreme Court hears cases on Biden’s debt relief plan

The Supreme Court will hear two cases against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on Tuesday. Here's what you need to know about the lawsuits.

Elizabeth Holmes gives birth to second child

The convicted Theranos fraudster is asking a judge to let her remain out of prison pending appeal.

Red Lobster launches line of frozen seafood products

The restaurant chain’s first-ever line of frozen entrees includes Cheddar Bay Biscuit Shrimp and Coconut Shrimp Bites.

Netflix lowering prices in 30 countries

The price cuts will be in countries in the Middle East, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

Target aiming to boost next-day delivery with $100M investment

Target plans to open more than six new "sortation" centers. These centers are facilities where online orders packed by workers in-store are shipped for sorting and delivery.

Companies can’t silence laid-off employees in exchange for severance, Labor Board rules

The National Labor Relations Board issued the ruling this week, which said employees cannot be prevented from making disparaging remarks about their former employer in exchange for severance.