IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Strike Ends: Actors and studios make deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? On Thursday, for the first time in more than six months, neither Hollywood?s actors nor its writers will be on strike. The long-awaited clearing in the industry?s stormiest season in decades comes as a deal was reached late Wednesday to end what was, at nearly four months, the longest strike ever for film and television actors.
LOS ANGELES (AP) ? On Thursday, for the first time in more than six months, neither Hollywood?s actors nor its writers will be on strike. The long-awaited clearing in the industry?s stormiest season in decades comes as a deal was reached late Wednesday to end what was, at nearly four months, the longest strike ever for film and television actors.
Retirement crisis: Great Recession takes its toll on younger Boomers
The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.
The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.
Auto loans much more expensive for drivers with bad credit: report
Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.
Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.
Study: Long-term care costs the most in these US states
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
The study found that nursing home care costs an average of $108,405 annually.
WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for a firm once valued at close to $50 billion
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
WeWork has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a stunning fall for the office sharing company once seen as a Wall Street darling that promised to upend the way people went to work around the world.
Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.
Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers
Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.
Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Starbucks CEO rolls out ‘triple shot’ strategy for growth
Narasimhan has been CEO for less than year.
Narasimhan has been CEO for less than year.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Amazon closing two clothing stores in another failed attempt into physical retail
Amazon Style is the latest brick-and-mortar business abandoned by the company. Last year, Amazon axed its brick-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star shops and pop up locations.
Amazon Style is the latest brick-and-mortar business abandoned by the company. Last year, Amazon axed its brick-and-mortar bookstores, 4-star shops and pop up locations.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Disney to buy the rest of Hulu for $8.6B
Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.
Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.
Six Flags, Cedar Fair merging to create amusement park powerhouse in North America
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
The new combined company will boast 27 amusement parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
What's next in UAW ratification process after Big 3 reach deals with union
Big Three automakers are inching closer to having new contract agreements with the UAW implemented. Ford, GM, and Stellantis are currently going through the ratification process.
Big Three automakers are inching closer to having new contract agreements with the UAW implemented. Ford, GM, and Stellantis are currently going through the ratification process.
Walmart spending big to remodel over 100 stores
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
Walmart plans to unveil the new upgrades to their stores on Friday.
How to get rehired by a former employer: 'More common than people realize'
Some employees realize — after leaving a job and an employer — that they'd like to return to their former workplace. Here's how to navigate this scenario and what to know.
Some employees realize — after leaving a job and an employer — that they'd like to return to their former workplace. Here's how to navigate this scenario and what to know.
A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.