Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers

Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.

OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns

More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.

Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted

Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.

Mortgage rates dip further and could be the break homebuyers need: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023

The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

Flat October inflation leaves consumer prices unchanged

Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.

Record number of Americans moving to disaster prone areas

Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.

Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed

Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.

Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey

High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.

Alarming number of Americans fall deeper into credit card debt each month: survey

Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.

Chipotle founder opening robot-powered, meat-free restaurants

Each store will be manned by 3 people who will team up with robots to make meat-free burgers, faux chicken sandwiches, salads and acai bowls.