It's not simple to ask for a wage increase, especially for women. According to a 2024 survey by job listings service Indeed, more than half of women worldwide had never requested a raise. Three out of every four of the 43% who inquired got a wage raise.

Mar 08, 2024 09:20 AM EST

Due in large part to increased demand for its better product offerings at its Old Navy and namesake brands throughout the Christmas season as well as smaller markdowns, Gap exceeded Wall Street estimates for its fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. In extended trading, the company's shares increased 4% to $20.05.

Mar 08, 2024 08:40 AM EST

A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.

Mar 08, 2024 07:21 AM EST

Over the course of a difficult month, New York Community Bank saw a 7% decline in deposits as clients withdrew their funds from the local commercial bank.

Mar 08, 2024 01:58 AM EST

In this digital age, it's easier than ever to accumulate subscriptions that we forget about and rarely use. By routinely checking and eliminating these unused services, we can free up funds for more significant investments - like a brand-new car!

Mar 07, 2024 02:29 PM EST

In the end, the tax code is a labyrinth, and MAGI is just one of its many twists and turns. By shedding light on these hidden aspects, we can empower ourselves as taxpayers and advocate for a more transparent and equitable tax system.

Mar 07, 2024 02:02 PM EST

Ukraine's fight is America's fight. "The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty" is an American obligation.

Mar 07, 2024 12:41 PM EST

According to the Better Business Bureau, scams involving cryptocurrency and other investments are now the riskiest kind of fraud in the United States. These scammers often defraud their victims out of thousands of dollars.

Mar 07, 2024 10:30 AM EST

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed his anticipation of interest rate decreases later this year but refrained from specifying a timeline during his appearances on Capitol Hill on Wednesday and Thursday.

Mar 07, 2024 09:44 AM EST

There's a chance that two major chain restaurants in America will merge shortly. According to a business earnings call last week, Applebee's and IHOP, both owned by Dine Brands Inc., may soon have dual-branded locations that share a back-of-house and a mixed front-of-house.

Mar 07, 2024 07:23 AM EST

As yet another partial shutdown danger approaches, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives enacted legislation on Wednesday that funds a large portion of the federal government through the fiscal year that began in October.

Mar 07, 2024 05:52 AM EST

After witnessing its shares fall more than 80% this year, the troubled New York Community Bancorp said on Wednesday that it had received a lifeline of more than $1 billion from a consortium of investors.

Mar 07, 2024 05:28 AM EST

The total value locked (TVL) of the Ethereum staking protocol EigenLayer has surpassed that of the lending protocol Aave, with $10.4 billion worth of cryptocurrency committed to the system following the temporary removal of a cap on the amount of cryptocurrency users may stake.

Mar 07, 2024 12:37 AM EST

Language is powerful, and the words we choose can significantly impact how others perceive us. By being mindful of these common pitfalls, you can make your speech more confident and compelling.

Mar 06, 2024 01:41 PM EST

What's not normal is pretending that mental illness doesn't affect everyone to some degree, or that it isn't getting worse. It is. It's why there's a rich history of psychedelics in literature. In Plato's Phaedo, the philosopher says he was inspired by the Eleusinian Mysteries, an ancient religious ceremony where participants took psychedelics.

Mar 06, 2024 01:01 PM EST