Is America headed for layoffs?
Employers added 150,000 jobs in October, much lower than the previous month, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows.
Homebuyers finally get (some) good news
For the first time in weeks, mortgage rates ticked down slightly.
Buying a home now costs more than ever before
Mortgage rates are pushing the cost of buying a home to record highs.
How new Social Security head plans to change benefits
The new nominee to head the Social Security Administration told lawmakers that the agency faces a "crisis."
Will mortgage rates come down in 2024? Updated housing market predictions
The Federal Reserve kept rates at their current level and indicated that they were still worried about inflation, with implications for the housing market.
Midwest loses thousands of jobs as southern states boom
A new report shows that the Midwest lost 13,000 jobs even as employers hired 113,000 people nationally.
Biden smacks "junk fees," may add hundreds of thousands to retirement plans
The White House said new rules could substantially benefits savers' nest eggs.
Anheuser-Busch gets good news from Bud Light drinkers
Some customers appear willing to drinking Bud Light again, according to the brewer.
Americans are earning more even as they complain about the economy
Wages are rising, but Americans still feel the economy is headed in the wrong direction.
Student loans hindering American prosperity: Survey
Seventy percent of middle-income Americans polled say student loans are impacting their ability to achieve financial prosperity.
Biden housing plan could revive cities struggling post-COVID
The effort to help spur office-to-home conversions could help revive struggling office districts and provide affordable housing for buyers.
Florida Republican is trying to cash in on state's insurance crisis: Report
The homeowners insurance crisis in Florida is attracting new companies to invest in the sector as others close shop.
Colleges teach influencer courses as creators earn $100,000 a year
The influencer economy has ballooned into a billion-dollar industry and attracting college graduates who can earn thousands as social media stars.
Eventbrite faces boycott after Riley Gaines alleges ban
The events platform has been accused of removing a listing advertising for an event by former college swimmer Riley Gaines.
Finding a job may get harder
More Americans sought jobless benefits in the week ending October 21, signaling that the pace of hiring is slowing and it's getting harder to find work.
Americans are burning through their extra income
The U.S. economy is still growing, driven by robust consumer spending, in an environment of high prices and elevated borrowing costs.
Mike Johnson faces "fatal" compromise on government shutdown
Representative Mike Johnson unified House Republicans to vote for him as the new speaker. Can he get them to avoid a shutdown?
College student reports own parents over fraudulent credit cards
An expert shared tips with Newsweek on what to do if a credit line is opened without your authorization.
Where to find cheap housing as median prices surge
New-home sales last month soared, beating expectations despite high mortgage rates.
Luxury brands become too rich for inflation-strapped consumers
Gucci sales were down as economic uncertainty bites with high inflation being blamed for an anticipated slowdown of the luxury industry.
Don't expect mass layoffs anytime soon
While there has been some layoffs reported over the last few weeks, economists say, the economy is still strong to keep people employed.
Inside America's homeowners insurance crisis
A rise in natural disasters has increased the cost of home insurance across the United States.
It's cheaper to rent than buy a house in America right now
Rent is falling in the U.S. making it cheaper than buying a house in an environment of high interest rates.
Activists canceled millions of student debt for HBCU grads: Who qualifies?
A group has bought and canceled student $10 million worth of debt from Morehouse College, part of an effort to relieve Americans from debt.
States where unemployment remains high
Nevada has the highest rate of unemployment in the country. Maryland had the lowest unemployment in the nation.
Americans are partying on their credit cards, but will they pay their debt?
Despite a 13 percent increase in revenues, American Express is raising its provisions for credit losses.
Fed's Powell says inflation is still too high
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that inflation is still too high and interest rates may need to stay higher for longer.
Housing economists beg the Fed not to raise rates
Home sales declined in September as high mortgage rates are keeping buyers out of the market.
The Fed needs more Americans to lose their jobs
Jobless claims were lower than expected, which suggests the economy is not slowing and means the Fed could keep interest rates higher for longer.
Your basic Netflix subscription plan just got more expensive
Netflix said it will raise prices for their customers in the U.S., U.K. and France.