Hard, Low-Paid, Vital Child Care Jobs Find Few Takers

The child care industry is grappling with a labor shortage as teachers walk off jobs and want-ads go unanswered, leaving working parents on waiting lists.

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Retirement Concerns for Black Americans

Explore factors that threaten financial security for many Black Americans and see ways to help close the financial wellness gap among underrepresented employees.

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The Economics Behind the Waiting List for Day Care

$12.24 - That's the typical hourly pay for child care workers, a wage providers admit is far too low to attract and keep their staff, especially now.

Demand for Vacation Homes Continues to Cool

Demand for vacation homes has cooled some after a surge from people seeking more space, a chart shows. But interest is still higher than it was before the pandemic.

Fed Projects Rate Hike May Come as Soon as 2022

The era of ultra-low interest rates may end sooner than the Federal Reserve forecast in June, according to the latest projections from the Fed's policy-making arm.

How To Use Your 401(k) To Start a Business

Your 401(k) can be a viable source of income to start a business. Find out the different ways to use your 401(k) for financing, the pros and cons, and if it's right for you.

Mortgage Rates & Trends, September 23, 2021

The average 30-year mortgage rate held steady at 3.17% as interest rates for most major types of home loans continued to linger within a narrow range.