Seasonal jobs: Here’s who’s hiring for the holidays in 2024
While seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year because of a softer job market and tightened consumer spending, here’s a look at who is hiring.
No, the port strike did not cause a toilet paper shortage
Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.
Will the election impact your 401(k)? Here’s what to know
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
A wedding costs more than a mortgage in these cities, study finds
In several cities, couples saved close to $10,000 by opting for a home instead of a wedding.
Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract
The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.
Port strike panic buying? Costco toilet paper frenzy making the rounds on social media
Videos posted online claim that toilet paper is sold out at Costco stores from Arizona and Colorado to New Jersey.
Supply chain expert on panic purchasing amid port workers' strike: No need to stock up on TP
As news of the port workers’ strike spread, panic purchasing had begun. You may have already noticed empty shelves at the grocery store, but according to one supply chain expert, there is no need to stock up.
Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know
Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.
Helene forces closure of North Carolina quartz facilities, disrupting tech supply chain
Hurricane Helene forced the shutdown of two key quartz manufacturing facilities in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, operated by Sibelco and The Quartz Corp, which produce ultra-pure quartz essential for semiconductors, solar panels, and fiber-optic cables.
Home heating costs to increase this winter; here's how much
With the prices to heat your home expected to spike during the winter months, this is how much you could be paying in your area.
Dockworker strike wasn’t expected to affect gas prices — but that’s not the case now
If union dockworker strike impacting US ports is not resolved quickly, its impact could be felt in the energy sector.
Why are egg prices soaring? Here's what experts say
Egg prices have surged by 28.1% over the past year, with the average cost of a dozen eggs rising from $2.04 to $3.20, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs
CVS Health announced that it will cut 2,900 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan.
How much does a meal cost at popular fast food chains in America?
Find out how much a sandwich, fries, and drink will cost you at some of America’s most popular fast food chains.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
White House proposes ban on Chinese tech in US cars
Ban on Chinese software and hardware in cars would be phased in over next several years.
What to know about tapping into your home equity as interest rates drop
The latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may have created an opportunity for homeowners to explore options for their home equity. Here’s what you need to know.
Spooky season is here: Nearly half of Halloween shoppers plan to buy items before October
The survey asked nearly 8,000 consumers about their Halloween shopping plans. Here’s what shoppers plan to buy and which Halloween costumes they plan to wear.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.