No-mad | Istock | Getty Images The United Auto Workers union has brought new attention to the idea of a 32-hour workweek as part of its strike demands. Turns out, most workers would embrace a shorter workweek. A recent Bankrate survey found 81% of full-time workers want a four-day workweek. That goes particularly for younger
A new survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® confirms what many of us already suspected – inflation can be bad for your health, especially in retirement. According to the survey, inflation is forcing Americans to delay medical care and downgrade health insurance. In fact, more than half of respondents (59 percent) say they lack confidence
For college students and those nearing graduation, it’s common to think about the future, including their career. Every year, undergrads call, email, and communicate with me on social media to ask for advice. They’re typically focused on finding their first full-time paying job. While gaining employment and becoming self-sustaining is essential to cover living expenses,
In this article PEP KO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Coca-Cola Co. and Pepsi Co. soda machines stand in a shopping center parking lot in Jasper, Indiana. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Coca-Cola and PepsiCo‘s rivalry spans decades, but Coke usually comes out on top. This quarter was no different. The beverage
In this article LUV Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Southwest Airlines passenger jet lands at Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on December 28, 2022. Kamil Krzaczynski | AFP | Getty Images Southwest Airlines said Thursday it plans to slow its capacity growth next year, citing moderating travel demand as booking patterns
In this article CFG PNC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Customers at a Safeway store in San Francisco. Getty Images American banks have been shuttering branches located within supermarket chains at a rate seven times faster than other locations amid the industry’s profit squeeze and customers’ migration to digital channels. Banks closed 10.7% of
In this article CNXC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images Company: Concentrix (CNXC) Business: Concentrix provides technology-infused customer experience (CX) solutions and runs customer service for 2,000 customers globally. They are the second largest outsourced CX company globally and provide CX process optimization, technology innovation, front- and back-office
Troy Millings, left, and Rashad Bilal, co-creators of Earn Your Leisure. Source: Tyrell Davis Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings are among a growing class of financial influencers who want to help people be smarter about money. The duo — a former financial advisor and a teacher, respectively — launched the podcast “Earn Your Leisure” nearly
Ford Motor F Co. and the United Auto Workers (UAW) reportedly have reached a tentative agreement to end a 41-day strike at selected plants. Experts predict that the Ford deal could have a domino effect on negotiations with the other two automakers involved in the strike, General Motors GM Co. and Stellantis. The agreement reportedly
The Biden administration is shooting for 50% of all new car sales to be electric vehicles by 2030. Thanks to generous state and federal on-the-spot rebates, local dealers are gearing up for a sales boom. By Rina Torchinsky, Forbes Staff The banner across the the top of the website for Larry H Miller Chrysler Dodge
In this article CVS WBA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signs offering COVID-19 vaccinations are seen outside of a CVS pharmacy in Washington, DC. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Many pharmacy employees at some of the largest U.S. drugstore chains say they’re reaching a breaking point. On top of verifying, filling and
In this article MO Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Packs of Marlboro cigarettes are displayed at a smoke shop on April 28, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Altria Group, the parent company of Philip Morris USA and the nation’s largest tobacco company, reported third-quarter results Thursday that fell short of Wall
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly Twitter, attends a U.S. Senate bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) Insight Forum at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 13, 2023. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images X owner Elon Musk is attempting to create a future in which X users
Chris Wattie | Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to announce it will leave rates unchanged at the end of its two-day meeting next week, even though the central bank’s preferred inflation indicator remains well above the 2% target rate. Late last month, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said ”inflation is still too high,” raising expectations that another rate hike may
The Employee Retention Credit was intended to be a financial lifeline to small businesses struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. The government program, seemingly flush with cash, led to the emergence of an industry of its own, which focused on helping businesses claim the credits. Suddenly, a parade of ads encouraging businesses to
A lot of elders like to enter sweepstakes. They’re hoping for a big win, and a huge check, just as they see folks receiving on TV. What they never know is whether they are being lied to or tricked. The Federal Trade Commission tracks and reports fraud to Congress. Their most recent report highlights a
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin A few days ago, S&P elevated Greece’s government debt from junk status to investment-grade. This positive change is remarkable. For years, Greece has been an economic basket case, thanks to massive overspending, overtaxation and overregulation. Scandalous abuses in its finances also contributed to a disaster that
The stately mansion has the type of presence one would expect in an affluent part of Washington D.C.: traditional, elegant and tidy. Yet beyond the restrained presence from the curb, the stone façade and the four-column entrance is a residence that delivers in big ways. Consider the mammoth size. This is not just a home
In this article STLA GM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant picket in Delta Township, Michigan September 29, 2023. Rebecca Cook | Reuters DETROIT — Contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors are reconvening midday Friday after intense talks
In this article UPS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A UPS driver pulls a cart with packages while making deliveries on June 12, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Shares of the United Parcel Service closed 6% lower Thursday after the company reported a bigger-than-expected revenue decline and cut its