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Location, Location, Kirkland: How Costco Is Influencing Where We Live

and on October 13, 2026

Buyers in some markets now ask how close a warehouse club is, and one Kansas City family just lost its nearby store.

There’s Still a Heavy Demand for Workers. It’s in Blue-Collar Jobs

, and on October 2, 2026

A new report estimates employers will need 1.7 million skilled-trade workers a year through 2035, but training pipelines may supply barely half.

Forget ‘Coffee Badging’: ‘Calendar Stalkers’ Game Return to Office

and on October 1, 2026

Owl Labs found 83% of managers play along, while only 11% of Boomers say they choose office days to get noticed.

Trump Rolls Back Federal Hiring Rules. Are Disabled Workers at Risk?

, and on September 29, 2026

The change scraps a 7% workforce benchmark and disability data tracking, while federal officials say anti-discrimination protections remain in force.

Shopping Malls Are Charging for Prime Parking. It’s Not Going Well

and on August 26, 2026

Premium spaces at 23 malls can cost up to $10.45 a day, while backlash has already forced some operators to reverse course.

Deloitte to Pay $21.5 Million to End Trump Administration DEI Probe

and on August 25, 2026

The settlement follows a $17 million IBM deal and could raise compliance concerns for other companies with federal contracts.

The Rent Was Already High. Then Came the $200 Work-From-Home Fee

and on July 30, 2026

A Walnut Creek landlord tacked $200 onto rent for remote workers, and housing experts say the backlash could reshape how add-on fees work.

Could Trump’s Haitian Immigrant Crackdown Hurt the Economy? What to Know

and on July 30, 2026

Economists warn ending protections for over 300,000 Haitian workers could cost the U.S. up to 600,000 jobs within four years.

AI Helps Decide Who Gets Hired. Is It Also Choosing Who Gets Fired?

and on July 15, 2026

A lawsuit accuses Meta of using AI scores to target employees on medical leave or with disabilities during mass layoffs.

They Returned Used Toilets and Dirty Rugs to Costco. Then Came the Backlash

, and on June 30, 2026

Costco’s no-questions-asked return policy sparks fierce online debate — and even membership revocations — as industry-wide return fraud topped $103 billion in 2024.

Are You Worse Off Financially Today? More Americans Say Yes. Here’s Why

, , , and on April 29, 2026

More than half of Americans say their finances are getting worse — matching gloomy levels last seen during the Great Recession — as gas, housing, and healthcare costs hit simultaneously.

Forecast for Your Budget: More Pain at the Pump as Gas Prices Levitate

and on April 28, 2026

Regular gas hit $4.18 a gallon, the highest in four years, and analysts warn prices could reach $4.30 soon as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain at an impasse.

Is Your Starbucks Barista All Smiles? This Big Bucks Bonus May Be Why

and on April 2, 2026

The coffee giant is tying employee bonuses to customer service scores as part of its CEO’s turnaround strategy.

America’s Commute Was Already Expensive. Then Gas Prices Surged.

and on April 1, 2026

The average daily cost of driving to work just jumped 11% — and if gas hits $5, commuters will pay over $2,700 a year.

Slip Tanks? You Won’t Believe How These People Are Saving Money on Gas

and on March 26, 2026

From slip tanks to GasBuddy strategies, drivers across the country are getting creative as pump prices approach $4 a gallon.

Will Costco’s Famous Hot Dog Combo Stay at $1.50? CEO Tells All

and on March 19, 2026

Costco sold more than 245 million hot dog combos last year — and the CEO just made a promise about the price.

Food Prices Too High to Stomach? Home-Cooked Meals Are Having a Moment

and on March 19, 2026

As restaurant tabs and delivery fees climb, Americans are dusting off their aprons and finding that cooking at home can save hundreds each month.

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