Even with big job gains for economy, Main Street is struggling to hire workers
While job gains are being seen across the U.S., small business owners say that the hiring environment is not getting better and it's hard to find...
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The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment
The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds worth more than $103.2 billion, as of Feb. 25. Here's the average payment.
White House may delay student loan payments yet again as it weighs debt forgiveness
White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said a decision on student loan forgiveness through executive action would be made before the payments resume.
IRS unveils Taxpayer Experience Office to improve customer service
The IRS has established a Taxpayer Experience Office as part of a long-term plan to improve customer service. Here's what to expect.
Russia stock ETFs trading in U.S. plunge this week with some halted for trading
Exchange-traded funds that track Russian stocks have lost over half of their value this week, and some have been halted from trading entirely.
Big raises may be coming back down to earth
Wages grew by $0.01 an hour in February relative to January, a marked slowdown from recent months as employers aren't competing as readily for talent.
Struggling homeowners can get between $15,000 and $80,000 from pot of federal money
Billions of dollars in aid is still available to struggling homeowners
When buy now, pay later comes back to bite you
Buy now, pay later is booming. For consumers, the convenience can come with pitfalls, as well.
How the Ukraine-Russia conflict may push up prices for Americans
The war is pushing up prices for gasoline, and may lead to higher costs for food and electronics like smartphones, according to economists.
How to tackle medical bills before the debt becomes a long-lasting financial problem
If you ignore medical bills, it can evolve into unpaid debt that ends up with a collection agency and on your credit report for up to...
A four-day workweek doesn’t mean less work. Here’s how to do it
Here's how these companies make a four-day workweek work, without sacrificing productivity and employee pay.
60% of teens want to launch their own businesses instead of working regular jobs
A survey by Junior Achievement USA found that 60% of teenagers are considering entrepreneurship over regular jobs for their future careers.
How the Ukraine-Russia conflict is pushing up prices for Americans
The war is pushing up prices for gasoline, and may lead to higher costs for food and electronics like smartphones, according to economists.
For Warren Buffett, Apple is his new Cola-Cola as the investing icon reaps $100 billion in six years
Warren Buffett's recent success from his massive Apple bet is spurring comparisons with the legend's greatest investment of all time — Coca-Cola.
A 4-day workweek doesn’t mean less work. Here’s what to know
Here's how these companies make a four-day workweek work, without sacrificing productivity and employee pay.