In May, 75.7% of all women age 25-54 were working — a record high, per Axios. : In May, 75.7% of all women age 25-54 were working — a record high. * There was also another increase in employment in the childcare sector, which has enabled more women to work, says Julia

The cost of owning a home in the US has surged by 26% since 2020, driven by rising expenses such as taxes, insurance, and utilities during a period of high inflation. According to Bankrate, a personal finance website, the average annual cost of owning and maintaining a typical single-family home

McDonald's, $MCD, will roll out its $5 meal deal from June 25 for a limited time at some restaurants across the U.S. McDonald’s announced on Thursday that it will launch a $5 meal deal starting June 25 for a limited time at select restaurants across the

Mortgage rates in the US have dropped for a third consecutive week, falling to 6.87%, the lowest level since early April. Home loan borrowing costs eased again this week, with the average rate on a 30-year mortgage dropping to its lowest level since early April. The rate decreased to

US stocks surged to fresh all-time highs on Monday, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC) recording its 30th record close of the year. Wall Street is buzzing with speculation about whether the bull rally that has dominated 2024 still has room to continue. The S&P 500 climbed

Former United States President and leading Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, has long supported cryptocurrency, and his advocacy has become more pronounced as the presidential election nears. Recently, Trump has ramped up his cryptocurrency support as part of his 2024 presidential campaign, aiming to become the "crypto president."

The US economy is experiencing a "selective recession," where lower-income Americans are struggling while upper-income consumers are faring well, according to JPMorgan analyst Matthew Boss. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Boss highlighted the disparity between upper-income and middle-to-lower-income Americans. The latter group is having difficulty keeping up with

Social Security and Medicare will not be able to fully pay benefits in just over a decade unless lawmakers address the pending shortfalls, according to reports released Monday by the programs’ trustees. Despite a slight improvement in the trust funds’ finances, they remain in critical condition. The combined Social Security

Philip Morris announced that it would suspend online sales on Swedish Match North America’s ZYN.com nationwide as the Zyn nicotine pouch maker responds to a subpoena from the District of Columbia. Philip Morris acquired Swedish Match in a $16 billion deal in 2022 as part of its strategy

Earlier this month, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., introduced a bill requiring the U.S. Treasury to resume printing $500 bills, which would feature a portrait of Trump instead of the late President William McKinley. Gosar said the proposal aimed to draw attention to high inflation under Joe Biden. In May,

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement on Wednesday pledging mutual aid if either country faces "aggression," a strategic pact as both face escalating standoffs with the West. Details of the deal were not immediately clear, but it could mark the

Massachusetts stands to lose almost $1 billion in annual revenue by 2030 as high taxes and housing costs push wealthy residents to move elsewhere. Migration out of Massachusetts to other US states accelerated during the pandemic as remote work made it more feasible to live farther from the office. If