U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
$82.5 billion Michigan budget passed by Democrats
An $82.5 billion 2025 budget was passed overnight by Michigan Democrats.
An $82.5 billion 2025 budget was passed overnight by Michigan Democrats.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Foreclosures on the rise again nationwide — A look at the hardest hit states
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
Detroit woman says patience was the key to making dream of operating Chick-fil-A site a reality
In 2023 alone the restaurant chain selected 112 new owner-operators nationwide. But that only represents less than one percent of those who applied to open a restaurant.
In 2023 alone the restaurant chain selected 112 new owner-operators nationwide. But that only represents less than one percent of those who applied to open a restaurant.
Here's who's hiring teens this summer – and which jobs pay the most
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans say they're 'struggling financially': poll
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
A majority of middle-class Americans are “struggling financially” and expect that to continue for the rest of their lives, according to a new poll.
Here's what annoys people most about tipping, according to new survey
Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.
Tipping in the U.S. has become somewhat of a hot-button issue, according to a new survey. And one practice in particular annoys customers the most.
You could earn real money working at IKEA's new virtual store in Roblox
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
IKEA is accepting applications for the new roles today through Sunday, June 16.
States with the best and worst economies in 2024
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Where did your state rank in WalletHub’s list of the best and worst economies?
Michigan AG warns of persistent Venmo scam plaguing consumers
Where people take their money, scammers are sure to follow and the peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile apps like Venmo are one of the biggest sources of transactions between friends and family.
Where people take their money, scammers are sure to follow and the peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile apps like Venmo are one of the biggest sources of transactions between friends and family.
Orange juice makers consider using alternative fruit as prices skyrocket
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Orange juice makers are getting squeezed by high prices
Michigan Supreme Court denies request to place minimum wage proposal on 2024 ballot
The canvassers that decides what issues can go onto the ballot declined to certify the proposal, which led to the group backing the effort to sue the board.
The canvassers that decides what issues can go onto the ballot declined to certify the proposal, which led to the group backing the effort to sue the board.
IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.