Money
More employers avoid legal minefield by not asking about pay history
This week, for example, a federal district court struck down a Philadelphia law banning questions about prior pay, saying it impinged on free speech.
8 years ago
After years of stubborn deficits, Pa.’s budget process looks easier
It's almost time for lawmakers to start work on the state budget — but it looks like this year might be smoother sailing.
8 years ago
Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation
The Fed is gradually tightening credit to control inflation against the backdrop of a tight job market, a resilient economy and a pickup in consumer prices.
8 years ago
Government argues that AT&T-Time Warner deal would hurt consumers
The U.S. government pleaded its case Monday for blocking AT&T from absorbing Time Warner
8 years ago
Fed is set to leave rates alone but to hike later in year
The Federal Reserve is all but sure to leave interest rates unchanged this week
8 years ago
T-Mobile, Sprint announce a plan for merger
T-Mobile and Sprint have reached a "definitive agreement" to merge in an all-stock deal, which would create a new company with a total value of $146 billion.
8 years ago
High-paying trade jobs sit empty, while high school grads line up for university
While a shortage of workers is pushing wages higher in the skilled trades, the financial return from a bachelor's degree is softening.
8 years ago
Comcast’s $31 billion bid for U.K.-based Sky complicates Murdoch plans
Every time Rupert Murdoch gets closer to control of the British-based entertainment and TV giant Sky, new obstacles arise.
8 years ago
IMF says trade tensions, debt load threaten world economy
The International Monetary Fund's policymaking committee said Saturday that a strong world economy is threatened by increasing tension.
8 years ago
IRS computer glitch caused by ‘master file’ issue
The IRS says its system was up and running again by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
8 years ago
Eagles victory parade cost Philly $2 million
Eagles organization Don Smolenski estimated the team spent between $2 million and $3 million on the festivities.
8 years ago
Independent Fiscal Office assesses Wolf’s budget proposal
Most of the revenue estimates check out. If Wolf can figure out how to get his ideas past the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
8 years ago
Wells Fargo to pay $1B for mortgage, auto lending abuses
Wells Fargo has been under intense scrutiny by federal regulators for several months.
8 years ago
Christie commissions $85K portrait
The cost detail was obtained through an open records request.
8 years ago
As climate costs grow, some see a moneymaking opportunity
Predicting how climate change will alter the weather is becoming a flourishing business.
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