Senate moves to avert rail strike; bill heads to Biden's desk for signature
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy, latest in FTX fallout
BlockFi had been struggling for much of this year but was given a lifeline through FTX -- which went bankrupt last month.
Retiring too early could cost you $182,000 in benefits, study says
A new study says that virtually all American workers between 45 and 62 should wait beyond age 65 to collect their retirement benefits, and many should wait until 70.
Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Shoppers eager to start holiday shopping but weighed down by inflation are hunting for the best deals at stores and online this Black Friday.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
Student loan forgiveness: What to know if you've applied for relief
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts. So what happens now?
Here is your official tipping guide for the holiday season
Tipping early in the holiday season means people have extra cash to spend which may even include giving away their own holiday tips.
NYC app-based food-delivery workers would get $23.82 per hour under proposed rule
Food-delivery workers in New York City who are dispatched by apps such as Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash would make nearly $24 per hour under a proposal from City Hall.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
How to save on your Thanksgiving dinner this year
This year's Thanksgiving dinner will cost a lot more than last year with prices soaring at the grocery store. Here are some tips on how you can save.
Here are the best places to shop on Black Friday
Shopping on Black Friday is one of the country's most treasured holiday traditions, but which stores offer the best discounts, and for which items?
Is another minimum wage battle coming in New York?
It's been 10 years since the fight for the $15 minimum wage was launched in New York City. That wage took effect in 2019 but now some lawmakers and activists say the time has come to raise it again amid record inflation.
NYC approves fare hikes for taxis
New York City's TLC has approved fare hikes for yellow cabs for the first time in a decade. The rates for app-based rides are also going up. Here is what you need to know.
High cost of groceries sends Long Island families to food banks
When it comes to the cost of food at the supermarket, the holiday season is hitting households a lot harder this year. Long Island food banks distribute an estimated 20 million pounds of food each year.