Short on Cash? A Guide to Using Earn-Wage Apps Safely and Affordably
Several businesses provide a lending service known as Earned Wage Access, including EarnIn. In order to help workers meet their daily necessities and pay their obligations, the applications provide tiny, short-term loans to them between paychecks.
Apr 25, 2024 02:26 PM EDT
Low-Income Borrowers Face Loan Delinquency as Prices Rise
According to current data and bank executives, U.S. borrowers with lower incomes are finding it more and more difficult to make their loan payments. As a result, banks are becoming more cautious when granting credit cards and auto loans.
Another Retailer Bites the Dust: How Express's Struggles Reflect the Changing Retail World
Express Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Once a trailblazer in casual workplace wear, the company has struggled to compete with retailers like Zara and H&M.
Biden's Renewed Effort for Tuition-Free Community College Could Transform Personal Finances
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.
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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
Congress Strikes Temporary Truce, Avoiding Financial Cliffhanger
A deal reached by Congressional leaders on the total amount of spending for the current fiscal year may help avert a partial government shutdown later this month.
Jan 07, 2024 09:17 PM EST
SEC Approval of US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Possible Next Week After 13 Companies Submitted Applications
Discover the latest developments in the cryptocurrency landscape as 13 companies await SEC approval for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Here's what you need to know.
Jan 06, 2024 04:00 AM EST
Top High-Yield Dividend Stocks in 2024 Poised to Generate $10,000 in Annual Passive Income
Discover a robust investment strategy designed for financial success and stability with this potential of 4 high-yield dividend stocks for 2024.
Jan 06, 2024 03:43 AM EST
SpaceX Blasts Critics into Unemployment, But Labor Agency Says It's Illegal
A U.S. labor agency accused rocket and satellite manufacturer SpaceX on Wednesday of forcibly terminating eight workers for distributing a letter denouncing founder and CEO Elon Musk as a "distraction and embarrassment."
Jan 04, 2024 05:46 AM EST
National Debt Drowns in Record $34 Trillion, Congress Squabbles Over Lifeline
With the gross national debt of the federal government at above $34 trillion, it is a record level that portends political and economic obstacles to improving America's balance sheet in the years to come.
Jan 04, 2024 09:46 AM EST
U.S. Trade Protection Efforts Face Hurdles as Maersk Cites Security Concerns on Key Route
Even with attempts to shield commercial vessels from assaults by Iranian-backed Houthi insurgents headquartered in Yemen, there is still a significant risk to international trade in the Red Sea.
Jan 03, 2024 09:10 AM EST
National Average Gas Price Dips Under $3 for the First Time This Year
Lower gasoline prices could aid individuals in recuperating from excessive holiday spending.
Jan 03, 2024 08:24 AM EST
Popular EVs Lose Their Shine as US Tax Credits Take a Nosedive
New battery sourcing regulations went into effect on Monday, which resulted in the loss of tax credits of up to $7,500 for a number of electric cars, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Cybertruck All-Wheel Drive, select Tesla Model 3s, and Chevrolet Blazer EV, the U.S. stated Treasury.
Jan 02, 2024 07:51 AM EST
New York Cheers as Minimum Wage Climbs in 2024
As the clock crept over to 2024, New York's minimum-wage workers had more reason to rejoice on Monday than just the start of a new year.
Jan 02, 2024 04:47 AM EST