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President Joe Biden indicated that he was still hopeful about making some college education free when he disclosed the specifics of his Plan B for student loan forgiveness.
Apr 22, 2024 11:10 AM EDT
Fewer Self-Checkouts at Walmart: Could This Mean More Cashiers and Lower Prices?
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Biden's team frequently exaggerates the amount that those qualified for the price ceiling previously spent for insulin in an effort to highlight what it perceives as a benefit over the likely Republican nominee, Donald Trump. F
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While the lawsuit is pending, a federal appeals court has temporarily stopped financing the grant program of the Fearless Fund.
Jan 15, 2024 04:20 AM EST
Feds Penalize E-Bay for $3 Million After Employees Stalked Couple Over Negative Reviews
Acting U.S. Attorney General William Barr consented to pay a $3 million felony penalty in connection with the harassment and surveillance of a Massachusetts couple. Joshua Levy, an attorney, stated on Thursday.
Jan 12, 2024 10:50 AM EST
Core Inflation Holds Steady at 3.9%, But Headline Rate Rises as Housing and Energy Bite
December's increase in total U.S. inflation was mostly driven by rising energy and housing costs, suggesting that the Federal Reserve's efforts to bring inflation down to its target of 2% will probably not be easy.
Jan 12, 2024 01:38 AM EST
The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History is Happening Now
The largest generational wealth transfer in human history is upon us, but I don't think anyone is ready. Baby Boomers, the generation of people born between 1944 and 1964, are expected to transfer $30 trillion in wealth to the younger generations over the next few years.
Jan 12, 2024 09:00 AM EST
Higher Tax Brackets Coming Soon? What This Means for Your Individual and Family Finances
Because of legislation approved at the end of 2017, American taxpayers have had a time-limited respite in their federal tax burden for the previous several years.
Jan 12, 2024 10:27 AM EST
Hacked Tweet Shakes Market as SEC Denies ETF Approval
The Securities and Exchange Commission declared on Tuesday that the agency's account was hacked and that a post made from the agency's account on the social media site X announcing the approval of a much-anticipated bitcoin exchange-traded fund was "unauthorized."
Jan 10, 2024 09:33 AM EST
Global Growth Grinds to a Halt as World Bank Predicts Third Year of Slowdown
The global economy is expected to slow down in 2024 for the third year as a result of factors like growing interest rates, persistent inflation, dwindling trade, and a faltering China.
Jan 09, 2024 09:56 PM EST
Supply Chain Improvements and Tech Giants' Plans Spark Optimism, Propelling Chip Stock Gains
On Monday, semiconductor stocks markedly recovered after a challenging start to the year.
Jan 09, 2024 10:40 AM EST
31% of Americans Expect Mortgage Rates to Fall in 2024, Boosting Housing Sentiment
According to a new Fannie Mae study, more Americans than ever before believe that mortgage rates will drop this year. December had a more positive attitude than November, with 31% of consumers expressing the idea that borrowing prices for house loans will fall over the following 12 months.
Jan 09, 2024 09:33 AM EST
Future of Flexibility? Biden's Reclassification Play Paves the Way for Major Gig Economy Shift
According to a US administration official, President Joe Biden will issue a final regulation as early as this week that would make it harder for businesses to designate people as independent contractors rather than employees, who usually cost a business more.
Jan 08, 2024 07:56 PM EST
Stocks Slip Despite Early Green Shoots, Boeing Plunges on Delivery Delay Worries
Monday saw a little decline in US stock futures but Treasuries remained stable as traders adjusted their wagers following last week's selloff. A barrel of Brent oil dropped below $77.
Jan 08, 2024 11:50 AM EST
Travelers Brace for Potential Continued High Costs as Experts Analyze 2024 Airfare Trends
It seems that the aviation industry's incredible rise from the pandemic's lowest points is coming to an end. A thorough examination of many data reveals a tendency toward stabilization in multiple important indicators, indicating the end of fast expansion and the beginning of a new routine.
Jan 08, 2024 11:30 AM EST