California Ranked as Worst State for Identity Theft
Some parts of the country, such as California, are more vulnerable to cyberattacks than others, based on a new study.
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Hackers Ramp Up Efforts Against Schools
Hackers have increased their efforts to get into databases and email of schools and other educational organizations, attempting to get money in exchange for silence about student information.
10 Best States for Business Taxes
The Tax Foundation has released its 2018 index of the best and worst states for business taxes. Which state will win this year's big prize and become Amazon's second headquarters city?
Millennials Most Likely to Share Their Salary Information With Others
When it comes to how much money they make, historically a taboo topic, millennials are less reluctant to share salary information than baby boomers, says a new study.
Immigrant Number Climbs in US, Forecast to Have Highest Share Ever in 2023
The immigration population in the United States climbed to a record 43.7 million people, or 13.5% of the total U.S. population, in 2016, according to a recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Post-Hurricane Industrial Production Back to Growth in September
U.S. industrial production rose in September. The Federal Reserve has indicated that the economy recovered from storm-induced weakness in August.
New York Fed Manufacturing Screams Higher in October
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Empire Manufacturing Survey unexpectedly rose more than expected in October.
Can Ireland Withstand Hurricane Ophelia?
Now there is Hurricane Ophelia, but what makes it unusual is where the current storm path is headed — Ireland. But just how ready is Ireland for a hurricane?
How Wholesale and Retail Inflation Disparity May Pressure the Fed
When most people think of inflation they might get tricked into thinking that the prices of goods and services all rise across the board. The reality is that inflationary is a basket of prices,…
Social Security Recipients to Get 2% Bump in 2018
Millions of Social Security recipients and retirees will receive a 2% increase in benefits next year, the largest gain since 2012.
Wrath of Wildfires Puts California Wine Industry at Risk
California is reeling from the devastation wrought by wildfires in the northern part of the state that are laying waste to that state’s wine industry.
FOMC Minutes Signal Only Slow Balance Sheet Wind Down With Slow Rate Hike Plans
The U.S. Federal Reserve has released the minutes of the September 2017 FOMC meeting, and the investing community and economic watchers should take the notion that the current members are not looking to shake…
More Than 172,000 California Properties at Risk From Wildfires
More than 172,000 homes in the Napa and Santa Rosa metro areas, with a combined reconstruction cost value of more than $65 billion, are at some level of risk from wildfires.
September Small Business Optimism Dives on Weak Sales Outlook
The September optimism index among small business owners declined month over month on concerns about future sales.
Why High School Students Left $2.3 Billion in College Aid on the Table
The high school class of 2017 left as much as $2.3 billion in federal grant money for college on the table, according to a new analysis by NerdWallet.