Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
‘Unnecessary’ work meetings waste productivity and money, survey finds
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
Nike will offer major discounts on shoes, apparel following a report of excess product
Sneakerheads rejoice. Nike is coming through with huge discounts following a report of excess products.
Sneakerheads rejoice. Nike is coming through with huge discounts following a report of excess products.
More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
California inflation relief payments: Here's when the first batch of checks will go out
Heads up, Californians - the state has revealed when you can expect to receive your Middle Class Tax Refund - and it's just around the corner.
Heads up, Californians - the state has revealed when you can expect to receive your Middle Class Tax Refund - and it's just around the corner.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Restaurant workers strike at SFO, fliers told to bring their own meal
More than 1000 restaurant workers at SFO walked off the job Monday morning. They started striking around 2 a.m. outside of terminal 3, saying their contracts were old and have been ignored for years.
More than 1000 restaurant workers at SFO walked off the job Monday morning. They started striking around 2 a.m. outside of terminal 3, saying their contracts were old and have been ignored for years.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Dreamforce day 2 ends with Red Hot Chili Peppers, providing boost to city tourism
Day two of Dreamforce, one of San Francisco’s largest conventions, closed out with a bang Wednesday, with a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Oracle Park.
Day two of Dreamforce, one of San Francisco’s largest conventions, closed out with a bang Wednesday, with a live performance by the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Oracle Park.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Dreamforce 2022 underway in San Francisco
Dreamforce is underway in San Francisco and 40,000 conventioneers have flooded into the city.
Dreamforce is underway in San Francisco and 40,000 conventioneers have flooded into the city.
Gap slashes 500 corporate jobs after pandemic, supply chain issues
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
The job cuts follow years of struggles at the San Francisco-based retailer, which operates stores under its namesake brand as well as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
Dreamforce 2022 expected to boost San Francisco economy
Visitors are flooding into San Francisco ahead of the annual Dreamforce convention. Dreamforce is always one of the city's biggest conventions, and this year is no different.
Visitors are flooding into San Francisco ahead of the annual Dreamforce convention. Dreamforce is always one of the city's biggest conventions, and this year is no different.