Southern accents could cost job seekers a 20% wage penalty, study finds
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
Debt ceiling talks 'closer to an agreement,' stuck on work requirements for food aid
The US could default on its debt obligations by June 5 if lawmakers don't act in time.
The US could default on its debt obligations by June 5 if lawmakers don't act in time.
Mortgage rates rise as debt limit impasse lingers: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 6.57% for the week ending May 25, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Today’s mortgage rates are mixed, but 10- and 15-year terms stay low | May 26, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 26, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Study claims Georgia job seekers could be making $7K less because of accent
Did you know that having a Southern accent could cost job seekers $7,000 a year? That's what a new study by University of Chicago and University of Munich revealed.
Did you know that having a Southern accent could cost job seekers $7,000 a year? That's what a new study by University of Chicago and University of Munich revealed.
What Memorial Day travel will cost you this year versus last year
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
International airfare is up 50% to European destinations for Memorial Day weekend.
Debt ceiling: Experts worry US default could send economy into tailspin
The June 1 deadline to raise the debt ceiling is fast approaching and right now the White House and Republicans in Congress are at odds over whether to increase the nation’s spending limit. Some experts caution defaulting could send financial markets into tailspin.
The June 1 deadline to raise the debt ceiling is fast approaching and right now the White House and Republicans in Congress are at odds over whether to increase the nation’s spending limit. Some experts caution defaulting could send financial markets into tailspin.
Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Today's mortgage rates rise, but 15-year terms remain lowest option | May 25, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 25, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Lawmakers look to loosen child labor laws, even in bars and on school nights
In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are backing a proposal to allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants.
In Wisconsin, Republican lawmakers are backing a proposal to allow 14-year-olds to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants.
Kevin McCarthy's Republicans push debt ceiling talks to brink, lawmakers leaving town for weekend
Legislators are just days out from a possible devastating debt default if Congress fails to act to raise the borrowing limit. The fallout could hurl the global economy into chaos.
Legislators are just days out from a possible devastating debt default if Congress fails to act to raise the borrowing limit. The fallout could hurl the global economy into chaos.
Debt ceiling talks stuck, sides 'far apart' as June 1 deadline nears
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is “not my fault" after he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.
A defiant House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the debt ceiling standoff is “not my fault" after he sent Republican negotiators to the White House to finish out debt limit talks.
House votes to cancel Biden’s $400 billion student loan handout
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
The House voted Wednesday to repeal President Biden’s plan to forgo more than $400 billion in federally backed student loan debt.
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 24, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Round 3 of Disney job cuts starting
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Disney has said it plans to trim 7,000 from its workforce overall
Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 23, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 23, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 23, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Debt ceiling: No agreement yet, but Biden, McCarthy say they're optimistic after meeting
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy say they and their lead negotiators have had a productive meeting at the White House on the impasse over the government's debt ceiling.
America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.