As everything else in the U.S. economy is down, job numbers are up
Job gains in June were surprisingly strong, defying gloomy forecasts of a looming recession.
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She was already battling cancer. Then she had to fight the bill collectors
For one South Dakota mom, cancer treatment saved her life, but left her $30,000 in debt. The cost of care in the U.S. can make patients drain savings, declare bankruptcy, or lose their homes.
Hiring slipped only slightly in June, with no sign of a looming recession
U.S. employers added 372,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. Despite slightly slower job growth, the labor market remains an economic bright spot.
'CryptoQueen' Ruja Ignatova's international scheme landed her on FBI's Most Wanted
There is a new name on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list — Ruja Ignatova, known as the CryptoQueen. It's a story of international fraud at a scale rarely seen.
While job growth has slowed, the labor market remains an economic bright spot
A Labor Department report is expected to show U.S. employers added more than 200,000 jobs in June — a modest slowdown from May. The job market has proven resilient despite high inflation.
Gas prices drop by almost 25 cents per gallon
Cost-conscious consumers are getting some relief at the gas pump. After hitting record highs, gas prices have fallen by nearly 25 cents a gallon. But it may be too late to save many summer road trips.
Soaring rental prices are yet another obstacle for childcare facilities
Soaring rental prices are putting pressure on childcare facilities. Many private facilities are also renters, which means they are incredibility vulnerable.
As economy cools, scattered layoffs put an end to dream jobs for some workers
As companies that experienced explosive growth in the pandemic begin to scale back, some workers are finding themselves suddenly out of work and scrambling to land something new.
In a turbulent economy, here's how to weather the inflation storm
In a turbulent economy, here's how to weather the inflation storm. Experts offer ways to make better financial decisions as the government struggles to control inflation and head off a recession.
The fight to fund abortions in post-Roe America
In post-Roe America, money is even more determinative of who can get an abortion and who can't. Abortion funds are trying to close the gap, but they are now forced to navigate a murky legal landscape.