Economic Pessimism Rises Among Americans
Topline Americans are expressing lowered opinions about the U.S. economy as worries persist about a declining job market…
When are SSI checks sent out for November? See 2025 payment schedule
How the government shutdown is affecting Social Security This is what to know about Social Security payments during…
Social Security retirees won’t get their full 2026 COLA
We now know the size of the COLA coming in January, but don’t start counting your money just…
Trump Tariffs Deliver Shock ‘Wake-Up Call’ to a World Denim Hub
One of the world’s poorest countries is reeling from the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff regime,…
Professors think students are prepared for the workforce— nearly half of students disagree and feel unready even for entry-level roles
While it may be assumed that recent college graduates aren’t ready to take on the AI-burdened job market,…
COLUMN: Job growth slows, but Salem fares better than Portland, Eugene
The economy of the Salem area is a stand-out. Even though job growth has been slowing, the area’s…
Toronto siblings turn dog poop into thriving business after failing to find jobs
With unemployment rates on the rise in Toronto and the job market tougher than ever to crack, many…
Social Security payments to be sent Oct. 22. Here’s who gets them.
US to phase out most paper checks for federal benefits The federal government will begin phasing out paper…
Two BOE Rate-Setters Say Slower Cuts Needed to Fight Inflation
Two Bank of England policymakers said the central bank should slow the pace of interest-rate cuts to prevent…
Meta is hiring entry-level roles that pay up to $290,000 a year and require little prior experience
New graduates are leaving college and heading into a tough labor market—entry-level roles are dwindling, managers are wary…
Social Security COLA increase still uncertain after shutdown. Here’s why
Social Security trust fund projected to run dry in less than 10 years The main trust fund used…
US weekly jobless claims decline, JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs estimate
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits fell last week,…