If the federal government shuts down Saturday, numerous publicly funded agencies will stop work and their employees won’t be paid, but Social Security checks will still go out. Social Security is considered a mandatory program,…
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Home Depot says the worst of inflation is over — that could be good news for retailers and shoppers
Even as Home Depot forecast sales declines, the retailer had good news for investors and consumers on Tuesday. “I think the most important observation we’ve made is that the worst of the inflationary environment is behind us,” Chief…
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The U.S. government will release its latest report on consumer prices Tuesday morning, and experts think it will show that inflation is continuing to slow down. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and The Wall…
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Vince McMahon plans to sell a substantial chunk of his stake in TKO, the parent company of WWE, the wrestling empire founded by his father, TKO said in a release Thursday TKO’s stock fell 5% after the closing…
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Americans are starting to feel like shoplifting is becoming an epidemic. It’s becoming a mainstream worry that is contributing to fears about crime and the fate of major cities. New York City is experimenting with…
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Why buying a house is still financially beneficial even with sky-high prices and interest rates
It’s becoming harder to enter the U.S. housing market, but for those who have managed to get in, the benefits have often been huge. Investing experts have long said that one of the best reasons…
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Workers at Ford, Stellantis and General Motors are weighing in on the new contracts proposed by their union and the Big Three — and a few of them seem unsatisfied with what they’re being offered.…
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The unions representing hospitality workers in Las Vegas on Thursday reached a tentative deal with MGM Resorts International for a new contract covering nearly 25,400 employees, less than 24 hours before a strike threatened to shut down the…
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United Airlines plans to make it easier for customers to earn elite status through co-branded Chase credit cards, the latest airline to tweak its lucrative frequent flyer program to reward big spenders. The airline isn’t changing overall requirements for elite…
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The IRS on Thursday announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2024. The agency has boosted the income thresholds for each bracket, applying to tax year 2024 for returns filed in 2025. For 2024, the top rate…