Americans shopping for auto insurance to save money, TransUnion report

Americans shopping for auto insurance to save money, TransUnion report

While auto insurance shopping is down overall, more Americans are looking for new insurance in order to reduce costs, rather than as a result of a car purchase, TransUnion’s report showed.

While auto insurance shopping is down overall, more Americans are looking for new insurance in order to reduce costs, rather than as a result of a car purchase, TransUnion’s report showed.

Household debt surpasses $16.5T in Q3 amid inflation, rising demand: NY Fed report

Household debt surpasses $16.5T in Q3 amid inflation, rising demand: NY Fed report

Total household debt increased by more than $300 billion across credit cards, mortgages and more in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest New York Fed report. Here's what you can do if you're struggling with debt.

Total household debt increased by more than $300 billion across credit cards, mortgages and more in the second quarter of 2022, according to the latest New York Fed report. Here's what you can do if you're struggling with debt.

NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule

NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule

Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.

Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.

Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns

Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns

It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.

It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

Caterpillar fined $145K after worker falls into pot of molten iron, OSHA says

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

The employee fell into an 11-foot-deep pot of molten iron heated to more than 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit and was "immediately incinerated," OSHA said.

Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?

Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?

It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.

It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.

Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call

Tyson CFO apologizes for drunken arrest on earnings call

Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.

Tyson Foods Chief Financial Officer John Tyson was arrested in the early hours of Nov. 6 after police say they discovered him asleep in a stranger's home.

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report

Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report

Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.

Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX bankruptcy filing: What's happening at the crypto exchange?

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

FTX is struggling to account for money that went missing hours after it filed for bankruptcy. Billions of dollars are unaccounted for right now.

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.

President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness has been blocked by a second federal court, leaving millions of borrowers to wonder if they’ll get debt relief at all. Here’s where things currently stand.

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

FTX cryptocurrency exchange files for bankruptcy

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.

Embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX, short billions of dollars, is seeking bankruptcy protection following its collapse this week.