Federal reserve leaves interest rates alone

Customers, businesses, and the markets will have to wait until late spring or early summer for a drop in interest rates. Cuts would reduce the sting in everything from mortgage rates to credit cards to car loans.

Americans living paycheck to paycheck

More than half of Americans said they would not be able to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, according to a recent survey. Economic analyst Mark Hamrick has some tips on how to build up an emergency savings account.

Holiday spending and 2024 economic outlook

Millions of Americans are heading out to the stores and many are looking to exchange gifts or take advantage of the deals. Now, the White House is weighing in on what consumers can expect for the U.S. economy as we head into 2024.

How to get noticed in the workplace in 2024

Companies are expected to cut costs a bit more in 2024. The average pay increase in 2023 was 4.7% while the average increase in 2024 is projected to be closer to 3.8%. Personal finance professor Dan Roccato shared some tips for standing out in the workplace.

UAW strike: Talks continue between union and automakers

Around 13,000 American autoworkers walked off the job Friday after their union was unable to agree on a new contract with Detroit's automakers. That number could jump dramatically if a deal can't be reached soon, part of an ongoing strike that could have a major impact on the economy.