Despite Rising Living Costs, Workers Are Still Reluctant To Take On Seasonal Holiday Jobs

The holidays are usually a great time to pick up some extra cash with seasonal work. But, this year it seems like workers aren’t that interested in the jobs and small business owners are worried. Findings from a new report from an Incfile survey revealed about 34% of respondents said that it is harder to… Read More Despite Rising Living Costs, Workers Are Still Reluctant To Take On Seasonal Holiday Jobs

Rents Soar for Millions of Americans as Threat of Eviction Looms

Rents are soaring in many U.S. cities as the economy rebounds, squeezing the budgets of tenants who also face increased risk of eviction after courts overturned a pandemic-era ban. There’s no single indicator that captures a complex national picture, as Covid-19 drove major shifts in where people live and work. Still, data point to tight… Read More Rents Soar for Millions of Americans as Threat of Eviction Looms

The fiscal cliff and you

The fiscal cliff started to affect business decisions this fall. That’s why you saw small declines in manufacturing in Friday’s jobs report, for example. It appears to be a worry for consumers now. The University of Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment survey shows confidence dropping to a four-month low. That suggests households are concerned about a… Read More The fiscal cliff and you