Child tax credit improves savings for 33% of families, data shows - what to do if you're struggling
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
The future of child tax credits lies in the $3.5 trillion budget bill being negotiated in Congress. New data shows the credit improves finances for 33% of families.
Still time to score a deal: Today's mortgage rates rest for three terms | Oct. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
10-year mortgage refinance rates edge up: Act now before they go higher | Oct. 8, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 8, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Debt ceiling: Deal reached with GOP on short-term fix, Schumer says
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
A debt ceiling deal that would temporarily raise the limit through December has been reached with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
Georgia's TV and film production could be impacted as union heads closer to potential strike
A film and TV production union is one step closer to a potential strike. An overwhelming majority of the 60,000 members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) voted to give the union's president the power to call a strike.
A film and TV production union is one step closer to a potential strike. An overwhelming majority of the 60,000 members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) voted to give the union's president the power to call a strike.
Target paying employees who work peak holiday shifts extra $2 per hour
Target said on Tuesday employees who pick up shifts during peak holiday hours will be eligible to make an extra $2 per hour.
Target said on Tuesday employees who pick up shifts during peak holiday hours will be eligible to make an extra $2 per hour.
US considering releasing emergency oil reserves to lower gas prices, Granholm says
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
US gas prices surged to $3.21 per gallon this week, marking the highest cost in seven years.
Kroger seeks to fill 20,000 positions ahead of holiday season
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Kroger is looking to fill 20,000 positions across the nation in an effort to prepare for the holiday season even as widespread labor shortages continue.
Student loan forgiveness: 550K borrowers to benefit from program overhaul
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
A change to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will immediately make 22,000 borrowers eligible to get loans canceled, U.S. officials said.
Homeowner equity grows to nearly $3T in Q2, averaging $50K annual gain per homeowner: report
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
Home prices are surging, bringing record equity gains to homeowners.
10-year mortgage refinance rates hold steady in bargain territory, rates for other terms rise | Oct. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are mostly up from yesterday.
30-year mortgage rates bump 3% again: Act now before they go higher | Oct. 6, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 6, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Kellogg strike: Around 1,400 employees halt work at cereal plants
Work has halted at all of the Kellogg Company’s U.S. cereal plants as roughly 1,400 workers went on strike.
Work has halted at all of the Kellogg Company’s U.S. cereal plants as roughly 1,400 workers went on strike.
Bacon prices hit record high amid supply chain disruptions, increased demand
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
The cost of bacon was $4.77 in 2011 and has risen nearly 50% this year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics data.
Publix to hire 30,000 workers across 7 states by end of 2021
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
$699M Jackpot: Winning Powerball ticket sold in California
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in California.
The winning Powerball ticket was sold in California.
How big is the Powerball jackpot on Monday? $685 million
The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Monday for an estimated jackpot of $685 million or a cash option of $485.5 million.
The drawing will be held at 10:59 p.m. ET Monday for an estimated jackpot of $685 million or a cash option of $485.5 million.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.
President Joe Biden is giving remarks on the debt ceiling, as the U.S. quickly approaches its limit on federal borrowing.