June 27, 2023
“Side hustles have long been on the rise. More than half of Gen Zers, 53% have a side hustle, as well as half of millennials and 40% of Gen Xers, according to an April 2023 Bankrate survey of 2,505 U.S. adults. With… Continue Reading…
June 23, 2023
“…But when it comes to emergency savings, more than half of Americans — 57% — are uncomfortable with the level of money they have set aside, according to a new Bankrate survey… To feel comfortable with their amount of cash… Continue Reading…
May 17, 2023
“The IRS on Monday said that Black taxpayers are significantly more likely to face an IRS audit, confirming recent findings. IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency is weighing changes to address the disparity. A study released in January by economists at Stanford University,… Continue Reading…
January 25, 2023
“California lawmakers are pushing legislation that would impose a new tax on the state’s wealthiest residents — even if they’ve already moved to another part of the country. Assemblyman Alex Lee, a progressive Democrat, last week introduced a bill in the California… Continue Reading…
January 18, 2023
“…Earlier this month, CEO Andy Jassy said the layoffs would affect more than 18,000 employees, primarily in its human resources and stores divisions. Amazon said in November it was looking to cut staff, including in its devices and recruiting organizations. CNBC reported at the… Continue Reading…
May 6, 2022
“Non-farm payrolls added 428,000 jobs in April, in line with the the consensus estimate of around 400,000, the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday. The number of employed people fell to 158,105,000, a decrease of 353,000 from… Continue Reading…
March 29, 2022
“In India, roadside restaurateurs are halving their palm oil use and moving into steamed snacks. Bakers in Ivory Coast want to cut the size of their standard baguette. Sandwiches from U.S. fast-food stalls are headed for fewer slices of bacon,… Continue Reading…
February 18, 2022
“More people are choosing to work from home because they want to, even if their office is open and they’re less concerned about Covid risks, according to new findings from Pew Research Center. According to a January survey of 5,889 workers,… Continue Reading…
November 26, 2021
“The rising prices for fuel, grocery items and other goods are weighing on many shoppers’ minds. Consumer confidence hit a 10-year low in November, according to the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, as inflation climbed to the highest levels since… Continue Reading…
November 23, 2021
“Zoom Video Communications sales growth slowed last quarter as the extra demand for remote work and the company’s video-conferencing application eased, along with a pullback in the Covid-19 pandemic. The San Jose, Calif.-based company said its sales rose 35% from… Continue Reading…
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