America Has Millions of Open Jobs. So Why Can’t People Find Work?
Companies are hiring. Workers are searching. The gap is the problem.
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Key insight: As Americans continue to struggle to pay for their schooling, some credit unions are reimbursing employees for their tuition and contributing to their student-loan payments. Supporting data: Of the 70 lenders that made this year’s list of the Best Credit Unions to Work For, five offer student-loan assistance, and 12 offer tuition reimbursement….
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Amex GBT adds agentic commerce to corporate travel
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August jobs numbers revealed | Wealth Professional
Industry and regional breakdown Employment declined in business, building and other support services (-20,000; -2.8%), public administration (-8,800; -0.7%), natural resources (-7,700; -2.3%) and utilities (-5,600; -3.5%) in August. Manufacturing was the only sector to record a significant increase, gaining 22,000 positions (+1.2%), with most of that increase (+14,000; +1.7%) in Ontario. The number of…
US Judge Rules Zelle Must Confront New York Attorney General’s Fraud Lawsuit
A New York state court has refused to throw out a major lawsuit targeting the company behind the popular Zelle payment service, allowing claims of widespread consumer fraud to move forward. The ruling represents a significant setback for Early Warning Services, the operator of Zelle, in a case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia…
Moms’ Kickstarter-Backed Side Hustle Is Making $30K+ in Months
Key Takeaways McDuffie and Albers raised about $12,000 on Kickstarter before starting their side hustle, Dressy. Dressy launched in June and hit $2,500 in weeks; now it’s headed for $30,000 in six months. The co-founders look forward to leaning into potential growth even more this fall. This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Portland, Oregon-based entrepreneur…
