Debt collectors can now DM you on social media
Consumer advocates say looser new federal rules could be harmful due to possible privacy violations.
Most big employers say they are mandating COVID-19 vaccines
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
Build Back Better would have muted impact on inflation: report
Investing more in childcare, education and worker training could also boost the job market, Wall Street adviser says.
Why Wall Street isn't freaking out about inflation
With rising inflation, many Americans feel bleak about the economy. Here's why Wall Street is shrugging off concerns.
Don't expect many deep online discounts for Black Friday
Inflation is also pushing up prices for online shoppers. That's likely to make holiday bargains harder to find.
OSHA suspends enforcement of new employer vaccine rule
The federal agency said it is complying with a court ruling that temporarily halts the regulation for big employers.
Inflation surge is gobbling up many Americans' pay raises
Worker pay has increased almost 5% during the past year. Yet after the impact of inflation, real wages are down 1.2%.
Want a Child Tax Credit payment in 2021? There's still a chance
November 15 is the deadline to register for the monthly advanced payment of the expanded tax credit.
Elon Musk laces into Bernie Sanders over push to tax the rich
Tesla founder, the world's wealthiest person, sniped at the Vermont senator's push to raise taxes on the wealthy.
Child Tax Credit 2021: Here's when the fifth check will deposit
After the November 15 payment, there's only one check remaining — unless lawmakers renew the benefit.
The IRS says it's boosting tax brackets due to inflation
The top tax rate remains 37%, but married taxpayers will need to earn almost $20,000 more to enter the bracket.
USPS is delivering mail slower than promised ahead of holidays
The crucial holiday season poses a test for the postal service, which already has slowed mail delivery amid budget pressures.
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September
Employers are still trying to fill 10.4 million open jobs, unchanged from the prior month, latest government data show.
FDA recalls 2.2 million Ellume COVID tests for false positives
The antigen test has "higher-than-acceptable false positive test results," the Food and Drug Administration said.
October's inflation spike steepest in 30 years
Americans are paying more for a broad swath of goods, ranging from basics like food to big items such as automobiles.