Economy

Mat Pergens just wants "four walls and a roof that I can afford" for himself, his wife, his 6-year-old daughter and his baby on the way. But even that modest of a dream is out of reach these days.

Economy

The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes

12:22pm September 04, 2021

by Uri Berliner

The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40% of houses built were entry-level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7%.

In The West, 2 Conditions Are On A Collision Course: Drought And Growing Population

5:16pm September 03, 2021

An epic drought and population explosion is draining Lake Mead and the Colorado River, which millions in the Southwestern U.S. rely on.

Hiring Slowed In August With The Surge In Coronavirus Cases

5:16pm September 03, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Hiring slowed sharply in August, as businesses and would-be workers responded to a surge in new coronavirus cases. Employers added just 235,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dipped to 5.2%.

A hiring sign gets displayed in a store window in New York City in August. Last month saw a sharp slowdown in hiring from previous months as the pandemic wears on and creates uncertainty.

Economy

U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply As Latest Coronavirus Surge Slams The Brakes On The Economy

12:04pm September 03, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Hiring slowed in August as a surge in new coronavirus infections weighed on the economic recovery. Employers added just 235,000 jobs last month, a sharp drop from June and July.

Economy

Analysts Expect August's Job Gains To Be Smaller Than Previous Gains

8:03am September 03, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Forecasters say a surge in new coronavirus cases likely weighed on hiring last month, after big job gains in June and July. The Labor Department reports on August employment on Friday.

A person scans a QR Code on an Apple Watch to send a digital driver's license temporarily to another mobile phone last month in Salt Lake City. Utah is among eight states that eventually will let users add a license or state ID to Apple Wallet.

Driver's Licenses Will Soon Be Coming To The iPhone And Apple Watch In These 8 States

6:25pm September 02, 2021

by Jonathan Franklin

Arizona and Georgia will be the first two states to introduce the new feature, which will allow users to add a license or state ID to their Apple devices.

Economy

Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz

8:51pm September 01, 2021

Think you know your index funds from your junk bonds? It's time to find out! Eight questions stand between you and a diploma-like certificate of completion for Summer School Season 2.

Marianne LeBlanc stages in-person corporate events. But those jobs disappeared during the pandemic and have been slow to return.

Millions Will Lose Unemployment Benefits. That Doesn't Mean They'll Return To Work

4:29pm September 01, 2021

by Scott Horsley

Enhanced unemployment benefits launched during the pandemic expire next week, cutting a vital lifeline for millions of jobless Americans. Research suggests most will not find work right away.

Economy

Pandemic Jobless Benefits End Next Week For Millions Of Unemployed Americans

12:10pm September 01, 2021

by Scott Horsley

While the job market has improved, millions are still relying on pandemic unemployment benefits, which are set to run out soon. Some states have already cut benefits, but that plan may have backfired.

Cooper Touts Success Of FCC Program Offering Discounts On Internet, Computers

10:31am September 01, 2021

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina officials are touting a federal program that offers consumers discounts on broadband connections and computers.