Auto industry trade group urges feds to scrap gas tax and replace it with a vehicle weight fee
The leader of a trade group that represents most major automakers called on the federal government to eliminate its gasoline tax and replace it with a...
Author : Robert B. Hambrick
American workers’ wage gains lost momentum in March despite strong hiring, economists say
American workers saw rising wages in March, though the increases were lighter than expected and represented a deceleration from the prior month’s readings. The Bureau...
Amazon adds seller surcharge as oil spike from Iran tensions drives logistics costs higher
Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the...
Retirement ‘magic number’ jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
The “magic number” that Americans believe they need to have saved for retirement jumped from a year ago as some express anxiety about their retirement savings....
Retired? Here’s when the IRS might take a closer look at your finances
American retirees may be done with their working careers, but they may still face the scrutiny of an IRS audit if their tax return raises red...
Mortgage rates rise for fifth straight week as Iran war continues to roil markets
Mortgage rates rose this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary...
A Nashville suburb is becoming a manufacturing hub, and its housing market is getting a boost
A suburb near Nashville, Tennessee, is in the midst of a boom amid an influx of higher-paying tech and trade jobs. A report by Realtor.com found that...
Los Angeles leads nation in massive population exodus as ‘breaking point’ hits Golden State
Los Angeles County, once the symbol of American prosperity and Hollywood dreams, has earned the title of the nation’s leader in population loss. The latest...
Oracle laying off thousands of workers to cut costs amid AI push: report
Oracle on Tuesday reportedly began notifying employees that it is moving forward with a round of layoffs as the company looks to reduce costs. The...
US gas tops $4 a gallon as Iran conflict drives sharp rise in fuel costs
U.S. gasoline prices on Monday topped $4 a gallon nationwide, adding pressure to household budgets as oil markets surge in response to the lingering Iran...