Mar 01 Why Lyft’s offer of cash and stock may not benefit most drivers By Gretchen Frazee Lyft drivers who have completed between 10,000 and 20,000 rides will receive a bonus of $1,000 with the option of using the money to purchase company stock. Continue reading
Mar 01 Walmart promises to make ‘every effort’ to keep greeters with disabilities By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Walmart plans to replace the greeter position with a "customer host" role that requires the employee be able to lift heavy weights, climb ladders and do other tasks. Continue reading
Mar 01 Consumer spending falls sharply in December By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press U.S. consumer spending tumbled 0.5 percent in December, the biggest decline in nine years. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 8:22 How economic inequality might affect a society’s well-being By Paul Solman Economic inequality is a major theme in the American political dialogue. As the country’s wealthiest people continually become richer at the expense of the poor, some research suggests they may actually become less happy and healthy. Economics correspondent Paul Solman… Continue watching
Feb 28 Economic growth lagged in late 2018, government says By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The government cited slower consumer spending as the biggest factor in the slowdown. Continue reading
Feb 27 How this new online tool could help you decide on Medicare coverage By Philip Moeller A new online tool from United Income provides recommendations on the best mix of Medicare plans, based on user responses to a series of questions. Continue reading
Feb 27 Walmart is getting rid of greeters, worrying workers with disabilities By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press The decision has come as a heavy blow to greeters with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other physical disabilities, whose jobs provided needed income, served as a source of pride and offered a connection to the community. Continue reading
Feb 26 UN Ambassador Nikki Haley nominated to Boeing board of directors By Associated Press The defense contractor and aircraft manufacturer said Haley will stand for election at its annual shareholder meeting on April 29. Continue reading
Feb 26 Most Americans don’t realize state funding for higher ed fell by billions By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report Spending is down by $9 billion over the last decade, driving tuition up and frustrating the search for skilled workers. Continue reading
Feb 25 Former Fed chair Yellen critical of Trump’s grasp of economic policy By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Former Fed chair Janet Yellen said President Donald Trump has made various inaccurate remarks about the Fed. The comments marked Yellen's most pointed criticism of Trump since he decided not to nominate her for a second term as Fed leader. Continue reading