Key Takeaways New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed expanding the Empire State Child Credit to increase its value and open its eligibility to more New Yorkers. If the proposal is approved, jointly filing households earning up to $110,000 can claim the full expanded tax credit, which is worth up to $1,000 per child. The […]

The go-go hiring days of 2022 and 2023, when there were nearly two job openings for every jobseeker, are in the rearview mirror. But there are plenty of jobs out there in 2025. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics telegraphs guarded optimism for an uptick in hiring in the months ahead. The economy

Living life without regrets is impossible, says bestselling author Daniel Pink. Regrets are a fundamental part of life, and instead of running from or avoiding them, you should optimize them — using your mistakes as opportunities to learn, grow and teach others, Pink recently told “The Oprah Podcast.” “Everybody has regrets. It’s one of the most

Today’s certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its target rate this month, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive rate. CD rates vary widely

Mortgage rates have increased today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed interest rate is up six basis points to 6.78%, and the 15-year fixed rate has risen by three basis points to 6.07%. You might be thinking, “Wait, weren’t rates supposed to go down in 2025?” Yes, that was the expectation for a long

Key Takeaways More than 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire this year, according to one report. If you don’t have a retirement account that can help you sustain your living expenses, consider opening a CD with a high interest rate before rates drop later this year. CDs provide a safe and predictable way for

People make their way near a Walgreens pharmacy on March 09, 2023 in New York City.  Leonardo Munoz | Corbis News | Getty Images Walgreens on Friday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations, as it shutters stores and cuts other costs to steer itself out of a rough spot. Here’s what Walgreens

Mortgage rates are up again this week. The good news is that the week-over-week increases are minor — according to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed rate has risen by two basis points to 6.93%, and the 15-year fixed rate is up by just one basis point to 6.14%. The bad news? National mortgage interest rates

“A 4PL is about managing the day-to-day transactions and the day-to-day components of a logistics service,” said David Gonzalez, vice president in the logistics, customer fulfillment and network design team at Gartner. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) As global supply chains face significant uncertainties in 2025 due to ongoing geopolitical disruptions and evolving trade policies, more companies

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, speaking on CNBC’s Power Lunch on Dec. 17th, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Delta Air Lines‘ first-quarter outlook on Friday topped analyst expectations as the carrier forecast strong travel demand to start the year, which CEO Ed Bastian said will likely be the carrier’s best ever. Delta said it