Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
Social Security cost-of-living increase could be largest in 40 years, estimate says
For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.
For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.
Tentative railway labor agreement reached, averting strike, Biden says
President Joe Biden that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached Thursday morning, averting a potentially devastating strike that could have halted shipments of food and fuel.
President Joe Biden that a tentative railway labor agreement has been reached Thursday morning, averting a potentially devastating strike that could have halted shipments of food and fuel.
Rail strike could hit Atlanta consumers hard
Nearly a third of the nation’s freight moves by rail. That means the stuff you buy like food gasoline and consumer products would go up in price again.
Nearly a third of the nation’s freight moves by rail. That means the stuff you buy like food gasoline and consumer products would go up in price again.
A strike by railroad workers is looming: Here's how it could impact you
Here are some questions people are likely to have about the standoff, along with answers about what it means for the economy.
Here are some questions people are likely to have about the standoff, along with answers about what it means for the economy.
Union members reject deal 2 days before deadline to avoid massive rail strike
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.
A potential strike could impact shipments of everything from clothes to cars, hurting businesses nationwide as they deal with ongoing supply chain problems. The deadline to avoid a strike is Friday.
Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Online prices rise in August as food, apparel lead gains
So far in 2022, shoppers have already spent $580 billion online, up 8.9% compared with a year ago.
So far in 2022, shoppers have already spent $580 billion online, up 8.9% compared with a year ago.
Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
Hard Rock spends $100M to raise pay for non-tipped US staff
Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.
Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.
Queen Elizabeth II is featured on several currencies. What happens now?
At one time, Queen Elizabeth II appeared on at least 33 different currencies, more than any other monarch, an achievement noted by Guinness World Records.
At one time, Queen Elizabeth II appeared on at least 33 different currencies, more than any other monarch, an achievement noted by Guinness World Records.
Georgia restaurants continue to feel labor crunch
Georgia needs 70,000 restaurant workers to serve all the patrons who are eager to eat out.
Georgia needs 70,000 restaurant workers to serve all the patrons who are eager to eat out.
Virginia man wins $1M lottery after thinking he won $600
When Jose Flores Velaquez went to redeem his scratch-off ticket, he was happy to claim what he thought was a $600 prize. But when lottery staffers looked at it, they quickly discovered the ticket was worth a whole lot more — it was a $1 million winner.
When Jose Flores Velaquez went to redeem his scratch-off ticket, he was happy to claim what he thought was a $600 prize. But when lottery staffers looked at it, they quickly discovered the ticket was worth a whole lot more — it was a $1 million winner.
Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.
Many underestimate their monthly subscription costs by at least $100, survey finds
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
On average, people misjudged their monthly subscription costs by $133, which is nearly $1,600 a year, according to a recent survey.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Credit Karma ordered to pay $3M for ‘tricking’ consumers with pre-approved offers
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
The FTC said Credit Karma wasted consumers’ time and hurt their credit scores when they applied for offers they weren’t actually pre-approved for.
This is how much money you need for a funeral in the US
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
The average cost of a funeral went up 6.6% over the past five years, with the cost of cremations increasing 11.3% over that same time.
Bank of America tests no-down-payment mortgages for homebuyers in Black, Latino neighborhoods
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.