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Labor market anxieties grow
The job market has been steadily losing steam and workers have noticed. Though the unemployment rate remains fairly low, some groups are experiencing…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Corporations expected to take on record debt in 2026
This year, amid ongoing economic uncertainty, corporations are expected to refinance old debt, invest in artificial intelligence, and prep for merger…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Markets shrug off U.S. capture of Maduro
Disruptive geopolitical events often push investors to jump into bonds or sell off stocks temporarily. But when the U.S. military captured Venezuelan…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
States tighten SNAP rules in 2026
By the end of the year, at least 18 states will restrict the use of SNAP benefits to purchase “non-nutritious” food and drinks. But the definition of…
2 months ago
The year in charitable giving
The winter holiday season is a key time for nonprofit fundraising — an estimated 30% of annual giving happens in December. But in 2025, highly public…
2 months ago
What's next for the job market in 2026
Total jobless claims fell last week, which is the second-lowest reading in the last two years. Experts, though, say it’s likely a seasonal blip — esp…
2 months ago
Good news for prospective homebuyers
Home price growth is cooling, new reports show. Though homeowners may be struggling to sell at asking price, it is good news for prospective buyers. …
2 months ago
A glimmer of hope for the housing market
The housing market is showing modest improvement, with pending home sales rising over 3% in November and prices growing just 1.2% year over year. Ris…
2 months ago
'Tis the season of holiday bonuses ... for some
The number of workers recieving end-of-year bonuses is falling. Some of that has to do with shifting workplace norms and some is related to this tigh…
2 months ago
The weather outside is frightful (so's the heating bill)
The average cost of heating is expected to jump more than 9% this winter, according to projections from the National Energy Assistance Directors Asso…
2 months, 1 week ago