Walmart to Hire 100,000 Vets, Buy More U.S. Products
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is pledging to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years and boost its purchases of U.S. products.
10 Tips to Offset the Payroll Tax Hikes Caused by Fiscal Cliff Deal
Despite the sigh of relief after a fiscal cliff deal was struck by congress at the beginning of the year, working Americans will face a two percent increase in payroll taxes, resulting in a decrease in their take-home pay in 2013.
Morgan Stanley to Slash 1,600 Jobs
Morgan Stanley plans to cut 1,600 employees starting this week in the latest sign of a pullback on Wall Street as revenue from trading and deal-making remains in the doldrums, Yahoo Finance reported.
IRS: Tax Refunds will be Delayed Because of Fiscal Cliff
If you are expecting a tax refund this year, look for it later than usual, thanks to the drawn out fight in congress over the fiscal cliff deal.
Estimated Data: U.S. Jobless Claims Drop to Near 5-Year Low
The number of Americans filing new jobless claims dropped to a nearly five-year low, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer Confidence Unchanged in December
Floridians’ consumer confidence was unchanged in December and remained the same as in November, the University of Florida said Thursday.
Who are the Likely Economic Winners and Losers in 2013?
True, the times are unsettling with going off the ‘fiscal cliff’ closer to becoming a reality as each day passes without a deal, Europe still struggling to emerge from its recession and businesses and consumers cautious over spending and investing.
Holiday Sales Fall Way Short, Black Friday Gimmicks Backfire
U.S. holiday sales rose marginally, less than 1 percent, the weakest since 2008, according to news reports.
Florida’s Jobless Rate Now 8.1 Percent
Florida’s jobless rate fell in November to 8.1 percent, its lowest rate since late 2008, sparking optimism from Gov. Rick Scott who outlined a list of economic bright spots Friday.
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