October jobs report: US hiring rebounds with 531,000 jobs added
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
The October 2021 U.S. jobs report showed employers stepped up their hiring, adding a solid 531,000 jobs — the most since July.
Still-low interest rates: Today may be the day to lock in your mortgage rate | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mixed from yesterday.
Mortgage refinance rates slip back to bargain levels to close the week | Nov. 5, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 5, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Why is Social Security running out of money?
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
If no action is taken, Social Security could run out of funds by 2033. Here's why, and what you can do if you need more funds.
Gen Z consumers are driving the credit industry rebound, TransUnion report finds
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
The youngest generation of consumers are leading the way in new credit originations, according to TransUnion. Here's how to choose the right credit card company and build better spending habits.
US unemployment claims drop to 269,000, another pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
U.S. unemployment claims fell to a fresh pandemic low last week to 269,000.
Paid leave, immigration, tax changes added to $1.75T Biden bill
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
House Democrats have added paid family and medical leave, immigration law changes and a state-and-local tax break to President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion social services and environmental bill.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
IKEA prices will likely rise due to supply chain pressures
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
Yes, IKEA has seen soaring online sales. But the global retailer also had slumping sales numbers at stores due to lockdowns as well as higher materials costs.
Paid family leave: House Dems put 4 weeks back into $1.75T spending bill
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Democrats in the House said paid family and medical leave will be placed back into their $1.75 trillion social and environmental spending bill.
Fed dialing back COVID-19 economic aid amid high inflation
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
In a statement Wednesday after its latest policy meeting, the Fed said it will start reducing its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases in the coming weeks, by $15 billion a month, though it reserved the right to change that pace.
Economic growth slows in Q3 to slowest pace since June 2020: This is how interest rates could be affected
Economic growth slowed in the third quarter, as GDP growth dropped to just 2% in the advanced estimate. Here's what that means for interest rates in the months ahead.
Economic growth slowed in the third quarter, as GDP growth dropped to just 2% in the advanced estimate. Here's what that means for interest rates in the months ahead.
70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs
A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.
A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.
This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
Today's mortgage refinance rates drop for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are mostly down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are mostly down from last Friday.
Still time to snag a low rate: Today's mortgage rates fall for 3 terms | Nov. 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Nov. 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Friday.
Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.
The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.
FHFA to permanently allow desktop appraisals: How can it make the mortgage process easier?
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
The FHFA made desktop appraisals, a hybrid appraisal tool that allows appraisers to perform a valuation without physically visiting the home, permanent. Here's how that benefits borrowers.
Social Security payments increasing significantly in 2022, new bill could send payments higher
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.
The Social Security Administration is seeing some changes, including increased payments to go out in 2022. Now, members of Congress are introducing a bill to save the program and expand its benefits.