Holiday shoppers plan to spend more money in 2021 after 2 years of decline, TransUnion finds
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Many consumers are planning on spending more money this holiday shopping season amid supply chain issues. Here's how consumer behavior may change the way you finance holiday expenses.
Stimulus check for Social Security recipients? Why a senior citizens group says it's urgent
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
The Senior Citizens League sent a letter to Congress, urging it to issue a fourth stimulus check of $1,400 to Social Security beneficiaries.
US consumer prices jumped 6.2% in past year, highest inflation rate since 1990
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Driving the price spikes are supply shortages resulting from consumer demand and COVID-related factory shutdowns coming out of the pandemic recession.
Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
GE to split into 3 public companies focusing on aviation, healthcare, energy
General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy.
General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy.
DeSantis, In-N-Out president speak after San Francisco closures over COVID policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has held a call with the president of In-N-Out Burger this week following a pitch from the Sunshine State’s chief financial officer to bring the popular restaurant chain there.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has held a call with the president of In-N-Out Burger this week following a pitch from the Sunshine State’s chief financial officer to bring the popular restaurant chain there.
Tampa General Hospital fund helps healthcare startups innovate for the future
Improving healthcare through innovation is the main focus of Tampa General Hospital's venture capital fund TGH Innoventures.
Improving healthcare through innovation is the main focus of Tampa General Hospital's venture capital fund TGH Innoventures.
One of world's largest investment firms will need to ask permission to hire white men
Leaders at one of the largest investment firms in the world will need to ask permission to hire white men as it rolls out a diversity hiring initiative.
Leaders at one of the largest investment firms in the world will need to ask permission to hire white men as it rolls out a diversity hiring initiative.
Rising food prices, supply chain issues pushing up menu prices
Diners may notice a higher number on the receipt next time they're out to eat. Restaurants are up against a storm of obstacles from soaring food prices to shipping delays. It's forcing some restaurants, still recovering from the pandemic, to make the difficult choice to raise menu prices.
Diners may notice a higher number on the receipt next time they're out to eat. Restaurants are up against a storm of obstacles from soaring food prices to shipping delays. It's forcing some restaurants, still recovering from the pandemic, to make the difficult choice to raise menu prices.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
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.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
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.
Apprenticeship-to-career program prepares future healthcare, IT, manufacturing workers
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
Employees in healthcare, information technology and manufacturing are in high demand, and soon a new apprenticeship program will help a group of disadvantaged young adults throw their resumes in the ring.
Cigar company owner breaks barriers after pandemic put her career on pause
When the pandemic hit, working in the online fashion industry was no longer sustainable for Chantel Leavitt. She says COVID-19 forced her to reinvent herself so she could make a living.
When the pandemic hit, working in the online fashion industry was no longer sustainable for Chantel Leavitt. She says COVID-19 forced her to reinvent herself so she could make a living.
Cryptocurrency conference increases Tampa's clout in financial-tech sector
A two-day event in Tampa will focus on blockchain and financial technology in Florida with the hopes of making the state a leader in the field.
A two-day event in Tampa will focus on blockchain and financial technology in Florida with the hopes of making the state a leader in the field.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.
West Hollywood approves highest minimum wage in country at $17.64 an hour
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
West Hollywood city leaders voted to approve the highest minimum wage in the country late Wednesday night.
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.