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With Qatar World Cup looming, Amnesty again urges FIFA to compensate migrant workers
Less than two weeks before the controversial Qatar World Cup kicks off, Amnesty International has made a last-gasp plea to world soccer’s governing body FIFA to compensate migrant workers who Read more
Is the job market still thriving? What unemployment numbers mean for you, and where the opportunities are.
This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. A slight uptick in unemployment in October is the one blemish on an otherwise strong employment picture for workers, according to data Read more
Who really suffers when interest rates rise?
The Federal Reserve is raised interest rates by 75 basis points on Nov. 2 for the fourth consecutive time in its efforts to cool a hot economy. Federal Reserve Chairman Read more
What can I do to improve my salary? Am I being paid fairly? In a strong jobs market, here’s how to push for a pay raise.
On Friday, the economy added a surprisingly robust 261,000 new jobs in October, underpinning the strength of a labor market that the Federal Reserve worries will still stoke high inflation. Read more
Americans consider side gigs as a way to fight inflation
Do you feel like you need to take on a second job to keep up with rising prices? If so, you’re not alone. The cost of living rose 8.2% in Read more
Funko stock plunges 20% as earnings shrink and holiday forecast calls for no growth
Funko Inc. shares dove by more than 20% in after-hours trading Thursday, after the company known for its Pop line of collectible figurines detailed a surprising earnings decline and slashed Read more
The U.S. jobs market is too ‘strong,’ the Fed says. So expect rising unemployment.
The number of new jobs created in October could fall to a nearly two-year low, but it still won’t be slow enough for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. “The labor Read more
Women bosses fare the worst when it comes to retirement savings
Women around the world reach retirement with just 74% of the wealth accumulated by men, with the biggest disparities seen among women in senior expert and leadership roles, a new Read more
Instacart to give companywide cash bonuses after delaying IPO
Instacart Inc. will pay out its first companywide cash bonuses starting in December, said people familiar with the matter, as the grocery delivery provider aims to motivate staff after delaying its Read more