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.
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.
Deere employees reject latest contract offer, will remain on strike
Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.
Employees would have received wages between $22.13 an hour and $33.05 an hour under the latest rejected contract, depending on their position.
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.
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.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
Biden announces 'historic' deal on $1.75T spending plan, asks Democrats for votes
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
President Joe Biden says he has reached a “historic” framework with Democrats in Congress on his sweeping, though scaled-back domestic policy plan.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Mortgage rates remain above 3%, but homeowners can still save by refinancing
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
Mortgage interest rates are continuing to increase, rising past 3% this week. But as rates rise, homeowners can still save through a mortgage refinance.
20-year mortgage interest rates dip, emerge as today's best mortgage deal | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Refinance bargain window still open: Mortgage refinance rates stick for three terms | Oct. 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Oct. 27, 2021, which are mostly unchanged from yesterday.
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Despite ongoing forgiveness talks, student loan borrowers should expect payments to resume, Cardona says
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
How do high-yield savings accounts work?
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.
High-yield savings accounts offer higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts. Learn how high-yield savings accounts work.
Today's mortgage rates open week with a drop in longer terms | Oct. 25, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 25, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Oct. 25, 2021, which are mixed from last Friday.