6+ hour, 21+ min ago   (342+ words) The U.S. economy is still booming. Layoffs haven't spiked. The stock market continues to climb. And yet, when a fresh batch of labor market data landed Tuesday, one of the country's most respected economists said it made her stomach drop.It's…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago   (875+ words) It's no secret that getting a new job is hard, with candidates constantly complaining about the endless hoops that recruiters are making them jump through to prove they're the perfect match, from endless rounds of interviews to 90-minute tests and…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago   (379+ words) At the start of 2026, there are some positive signs about how people are viewing the economy. That's according to a new JPMorgan survey, which finds that 39% of business leaders have an optimistic view of the economy. That number is up…...

16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (555+ words) If you're the type of homebuyer who is willing to deal with a little uncertainty in exchange for the possibility of getting a low rate, an adjustable-rate mortgage might be right for you. These can be particularly good options for…...

16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (679+ words) You're looking at up to 5.00% APY on top high-yield savings accounts as of Jan. 7, 2026. To put that in perspective, that's more than 10x higher than the FDIC-reported national average of 0.39%. For anyone trying to get real returns on their savings, the…...

16+ hour, 2+ min ago   (711+ words) The current average refinance rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate home loan is 6.18%, according to data from the popular real estate marketplace Zillow. If you're a homeowner hoping to refinance your mortgage for a lower rate or perhaps to tap home…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (349+ words) But what if tariffs actually cut inflation instead? "Our analysis of historical data highlights a possibility that the large tariff increase of 2025 could put upward pressure on unemployment while putting downward pressure on inflation," authors Regis Barnichon and Aayush Singh…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (721+ words) Your personal loan interest rate will depend heavily on your profile as a borrower'your credit score, income, and financial history all play a role, among other considerations. There are some personal loan rates on the market below 7.00% as of this…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (667+ words) The best high-yield savings accounts are hitting rates up to 5.00% APY as of Jan. 6, 2026and that's genuinely impressive compared to the FDIC's recorded national average of 0.39%. If you're serious about making your money work harder, opting for a high-yield account over…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (485+ words) Both studies showed tariffs hurt economic growth and increase unemployment. But in terms of inflation, they were more benign than expected." In fact, U.S. government revenue from Trump's tariffs is already in decline, according to a research note from Pantheon Macroeconomics…...