In an aerial view, the Valero Houston refinery seen on August 28, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Oil prices dipped even after Israel sent ground forces into the Gaza Strip, raising tensions in the Middle East, as investors closely monitor the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting …

With rising interest rates, having a good credit score is crucial to keeping costs down since it can save you hundreds of dollars in monthly debt expenses. But first, you need to understand how interest rates work. To tame inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised its effective federal funds rate …

Mark Cuban may have made his billions as an entrepreneur and investor — but he’s received some of his best advice from athletes. One of his favorite mantras comes from Basketball Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki, Cuban told GQ last month: “How you do anything is how you do everything.” …

In 2012, Nora Curl, now 51, had been living in New York and working in the world of antiques for about a decade. But she realized she needed to move back to her native Pennsylvania to take care of her mother, who has a rare congenital disease. “I got back …

You may not know this, but Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” has professional experience overseeing new and potentially dangerous innovations. Before he became a celebrity science educator, Nye worked as an engineer at Boeing during a period of rapid changes in aviation control systems and the need to make sure …

A successful career could start behind a cash register or at a drive-thru window. More than 3 million people work at fast food restaurants across the U.S., according to the latest numbers published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Fast food jobs are often misjudged as being low-skill and dead-end, …

An Amazon.com Inc worker prepares an order in which the buyer asked for an item to be gift wrapped at a fulfillment center in Shakopee, Minnesota, U.S., November 12, 2020. Amazon.com Inc | Reuters The initial third-quarter report on gross domestic product showed consumer spending zooming higher by 4% percent …

Over the years of educating parents, teachers and caregivers about early childhood development, we’ve received many questions about how to raise emotionally intelligent kids. Kids with high emotional intelligence have the tools they need to navigate their feelings and relationships in a healthy and secure way. Key skills include self-awareness, …

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on new efforts to cancel student loan debt at the White House on Oct. 4, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Income-driven repayment plans Income-driven repayment plans, which date back to 1994, allow student loan borrowers to pay a share of their earnings toward their …

The most successful people in life can recognize a window of opportunity, and know when and how to seize it. It’s not unlike surfing, according to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. A “surfer’s mindset” can help you succeed in both life and business, Ohanian told students in a keynote address at …