4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

4-day workweek boosts employee happiness while preserving productivity, major trial finds

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

The six-month trial, billed as the world’s largest of its kind, included 61 U.K. companies that committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff — with no drop in wages.

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

Home Depot says it will raise pay for workers in US and Canada

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

The home improvement chain said every hourly employee will get a raise starting this month. The move follows pay raises by other big retailers like Walmart and Target.

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Over 2,000 Disney employees have signed a petition addressed to CEO Bob Iger pushing him to walk back plans for a return to in-person work.

Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac

Mortgage rates increase following January inflation data: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.32% over the past week, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Here's how to keep your rate low.

Understanding how to pay for college

Understanding how to pay for college

Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.

Paying for college doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what you need to know about when and how to cover your tuition costs.

The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900

The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900

Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.

Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.

Subway says it's considering selling

Subway says it's considering selling

It was reported in January that Subway was exploring a sale.

It was reported in January that Subway was exploring a sale.

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

What is peer-to-peer lending: What to know

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.

Peer-to-peer lending (P2P) involves borrowing funds from an individual investor rather than a traditional lender. Here’s what to know.