By Michael Grothaus May 30, 2023 As of the time of this writing, many major stocks are up on (June 09, 2023)’s news that a deal to lift the United States debt ceiling has been reached between the Biden administration and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The 99-page piece of legislation is officially called the … Continue reading What’s in the debt ceiling deal? Everything to know, from student loans to IRS funding
By Josh Boak—Associated Press January 19, 2023 The countdown toward a possible U.S. government default is in the offing, and frictions between President Joe Biden and House Republicans are raising alarms about whether the United States can sidestep a potential economic crisis. The Treasury Department on Thursday said in a letter to congressional leaders it has started taking … Continue reading What are ‘extraordinary measures’? Treasury says debt ceiling reached, default possible
By Talib Visram October 07, 2022 Justin Hutchinson was working at a smoothie shop in his native Baton Rouge, trying to save money for his tuition to Louisiana State University, which he was struggling to pay after the death of his father. Hutchinson was a popular employee: He’d memorize customers’ orders and even their … Continue reading ‘Tear the paper ceiling’: A new campaign wants companies to ditch 4-year degree requirements
Joshua Waldman — February 20, 2018 Follow @billyapp — February 20, 2018 According to PayPal’s US Freelancer Insights Report, two-thirds of US freelancers are female. Yet, according to a recent report by HoneyBook that looked at over 200,000 of their invoices, a huge pay gap exists between men and women. How much of a gap? … Continue reading Busting Female Freelancers Through the Glass Ceiling
