Natalie Campisi

Nearly a million jobs just disappeared from the nation’s balance sheet, erased not by layoffs but by math.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) admitted it overshot job growth by 911,000 positions between March 2024 and March 2025. Some experts say it’s a wake-up call for workers who thought the

Americans are sitting on record piles of home equity, and lenders are racing to help them cash in.Chase just entered the home equity line of credit (HELOC) market. Now Better, the digital mortgage company known for fast online approvals, is upping the ante. Its new One Day HELOC promises ful

If you’re into music, chances are you’ve had to deal with a ticket scalper or two. These days, ticketing has become a grueling process, with hardcore fans turning to resale sites when their hopes are dashed after hours in the Ticketmaster queue.The Ticketmaster Face Value Exchange may be a ray o

State income taxes vary widely across the country. While states like Texas, Florida and Washington charge nothing on income, states like California and New York tax high earners at rates topping 10% or more.Looking to keep more of what they earned, one family left California for tax-free Washing

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Washington’s timer is flashing red. If Congress doesn’t act, the government will shut down, and consumers will feel the impact quickly.Democrats and Republicans remain dug in with less than 48 hours before federal funding lapses and agencies begin closing. President Trump plans to meet with con

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Global salaries are projected to grow 4.7% in 2026, down slightly from 4.8% in 2025, according to the new “Planning Global Compensation Budgets for 2026” report from Economic Research Institute.At the same time, the International Monetary Fund forecasts inflation rising to about 3.6% in 2026, co

The fight in Washington could leave millions paying double for the same health coverage.At the center of the shutdown standoff are Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, the tax credits that lower monthly premiums for most marketplace enrollees. Congress first expanded these enhanced subsidies und

New home construction hit a wall last month, falling 9.5% in April from the previous month, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S.