Month: December 2022
On their first date, this now-married couple decided to open a business
by
Andie Corban
Dec 30, 2022
Aryn Henning Nichols and Benji Nichols run Inspire(d) magazine from Decorah, Iowa.
As natural gas prices fall, coal's comeback may be short-lived
by
Lily Jamali
Dec 30, 2022
The coal industry filled a gap in the global energy mix after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent natural gas prices to record highs.
Can Southwest regain passengers' trust?
by
Matt Levin
Dec 30, 2022
Leisure travelers may be quick to forgive and forget. Business travelers, not so much.
How did the pandemic affect the Corona Beer brand?
by
Janet Nguyen
Dec 30, 2022
Sales of the beer brand went up during the pandemic, despite a small initial dip in favorability.
Coming soon: new tax incentives for low-income people to save for retirement
Dec 30, 2022
People who meet certain income requirements will soon be able to get a 50% match from the federal government on up to $2,000 they save in a retirement account.
Federal student aid office has a big to-do list in 2023, but the same budget
Dec 29, 2022
The office will have to manage student loan forgiveness — if that clears Supreme Court challenges — and the resumption of loan payments after a pandemic pause.
High mortgage rates, recession fears: Who actually wants to buy a house in 2023?
by
Matt Levin
Dec 29, 2022
Pending home sales have dipped, and economists expect the market to continue to droop.
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Crisis at Christmas: Strikes disrupt the U.K. during the festive season
Dec 29, 2022
During a wave of industrial unrest, triggered by the cost of living crisis, striking workers voice their discontent from the picket line.
One big bank halts new fossil fuel investments. Will others follow?
by
Nova Safo
and Jarrett Dang
Dec 29, 2022
HSBC said it will stop investing in new oil and gas fields. Climate activist Bill McKibben calls it a welcome first step.
Vehicle demand is finally slowing down
by
Justin Ho
Dec 29, 2022
Demand for autos has been strong throughout the pandemic. But in recent months, demand has been softening, thanks in part to rising interest rates and elevated prices.