Jobless claims rise to highest level since August
The federal government reports first-time applications for jobless benefits rose last week to 231 thousand.
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Only 40% of renters think they’ll be able to buy a home
According to a new survey, fewer than half the renters in the U.S. think they’ll be able to buy a home.
Social security to run short in 2035 if Congress doesn’t act
A new report found just over a decade from now social security and medicare won’t be able to fully pay benefits.
Job growth slows as economy adds 175K jobs
The economy added just 175- thousand jobs last month, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Americans earned more in interest in 2023
The Federal Reserve did not cut interest rates at its Wednesday meeting.
Job openings fall to lowest level in 3 years
Job openings have fallen to the lowest level in three years.
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest rate decision today following a two-day meeting.
Research shows widening wealth gap in the U.S.
The average wealth gap between white families and Black and hispanic families topped one million dollars in 2022.
These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
The pandemic had an impact on nearly every aspect of daily life including the shopping mall food court.
Inflation rose faster than expected in March
Inflation remained stubbornly high last month but it hasn’t stopped Americans from spending.
