
Money
Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes.
3 years ago
The monthly tip income factored in the minimum wage employers can pay will go up to $135 soon. But it still doesn’t mean a paycheck you can live on.
3 years ago
Powell says Fed will hike further and faster if necessary
Powell's message was more hawkish than his comments were after last week's Fed meeting.
3 years ago
Atlantic City casinos ‘bullish’ on growth for the rest of the year
There is a hope that revenue for Atlantic City casinos continue upward towards pre-pandemic levels by spring.
3 years ago
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.
3 years ago
Wanted: More money, more meaning, less burnout. What’s fueling the Great Resignation
November saw a record-breaking 4.5 million people leave their jobs, including 143,000 Pennsylvanians.
3 years ago
Listen 5:15McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Gas prices hit record highs in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Gas prices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania hit all-time highs over the weekend amid tight worldwide oil supplies and increased demand.
3 years ago
Russia’s credit rating is cut to junk, and the dollar hits a new high vs. the ruble
Both the dollar and euro again hit all-time highs against the ruble on Moscow's currency market Thursday, according to Russia's state-run Tass media.
3 years ago
Target is raising its minimum wage to as much as $24 an hour
The retail giant currently pays a $15-per-hour starting wage, but said it would raise it to as much as $24.
3 years ago
UPS cuts wages more than 20% for hundreds of part-time Philly workers, taking them by surprise
The teamsters union says the pay reduction was illegal.
3 years ago
Stocks are in turmoil as Russia invades Ukraine. Here are 4 things to know
Stocks staged a remarkable recovery after plunging earlier, underlining just how volatile conditions are after Russia invaded Ukraine.
3 years ago
Report: Atlantic City casino smoking ban may cost 2,500 jobs
The Casino Association of New Jersey commissioned the report, which determined that smokers, who account for 21% of Atlantic City gamblers, are worth more to casinos.
3 years ago
The U.S. national women’s soccer team wins $24 million in equal pay settlement
The team filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, saying women's team members were paid thousands of dollars less than the men at nearly every level.
3 years ago
The IRS is assigning more workers to deal with a huge backlog of tax returns
Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have led to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to help with the backlog.
3 years ago