LOS ANGELES (AP) — Homebuyers in Seattle, Silicon Valley and the nation’s other priciest markets are seeing more properties hit the market as mortgage rates finally start trending lower. The number of newly listed homes for sale climbed 4.2% last month, according to data from Realtor.com. ...
NEW YORK (AP) — The largest retail trade group in the United States said Tuesday that it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday shopping season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices. The National Retail ...
NEW YORK — The holidays are the busiest time of year for many small retailers and other businesses. But the holidays this year could be particularly challenging. Although inflation has retreated, small businesses are still dealing with high costs and consumers have been tightening the purse ...
The Resource Center recently honored employees who have done an outstanding job of supporting people with developmental disabilities. During the national observance of Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, The Resource Center held its annual “Everyday Hero Celebration.” The event ...
NEW YORK (AP) — When Mykail James was 19 and working a holiday job at Victoria’s Secret, she took out a store credit card with a $2,000 credit line. When her school break was over, she realized she could no longer afford the payments. After missing a few, she paid off the card only to ...
Companies exploring the option of letting employees work four days a week hope to reduce job burnout and retain talent seeking a better work-life balance, according to the chief executive of an organization that promotes the idea. The trend is gaining traction in Australia and Europe, says ...