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Money

‘I joined as soon as I was hired’: Black, Hispanic workers benefit from unions, study shows

October 8, 2021October 9, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘I joined as soon as I was hired’: Black, Hispanic workers benefit from unions, study shows

Union membership increases  household wealth for workers overall, but for Black and Hispanic workers in particular, according to a report

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New COVID-19 rules may mean higher premiums and even pink slips for the unvaccinated

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on New COVID-19 rules may mean higher premiums and even pink slips for the unvaccinated

New COVID-19 vaccine rules for big businesses may mean higher premiums, test fees and other changes for the unvaccinated

Money

As clean energy jobs grow, women and Black workers are at risk of being left behind

September 9, 2021September 10, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on As clean energy jobs grow, women and Black workers are at risk of being left behind

Women and Blacks workers are vastly underrepresented in the clean energy workforce, the fastest growing source of jobs in the U.S, a new report says

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Late mortgage payments due to COVID-19 put Black homeownership in jeopardy, report finds

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on Late mortgage payments due to COVID-19 put Black homeownership in jeopardy, report finds

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Black homeowners fell behind on their mortgages at a greater rate than their white peers, according to a recent report

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Black homeownership’s stall during COVID-19 pandemic is the ‘epidemic after the epidemic’

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on Black homeownership’s stall during COVID-19 pandemic is the ‘epidemic after the epidemic’

Mortgage rates dropped to record lows during COVID, but Black homeownership stalled while white homeownership grew, hardening the wealth gap.

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COVID-19 pushed Black households deeper into debt than their white peers, new analysis finds

July 28, 2021July 30, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on COVID-19 pushed Black households deeper into debt than their white peers, new analysis finds

During pandemic, a lack of savings jeopardized the financial stability and economic mobility of some Black households, according to a new analysis

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Planning a vacation: Employees are expected to take more PTO this year, but are businesses ready?

July 27, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on Planning a vacation: Employees are expected to take more PTO this year, but are businesses ready?

Employees plan to take more time off this year than in 2020, putting pressure on businesses who need to meet their client and staff needs

Tech

Tesla self-driving software update begins roll out though company says to use with caution

July 11, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on Tesla self-driving software update begins roll out though company says to use with caution

Tesla owners with access to self driving technology have more options following a software update released on Saturday, reports say

Money

What states are ending federal unemployment benefits early? See who has cut the extra $300 a week.

July 1, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on What states are ending federal unemployment benefits early? See who has cut the extra $300 a week.

The extra $300 in federal unemployment assistance that many jobless Americans received amid COVID is ending early or has already ended in 26 states.

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Child tax credit ‘is going to make a difference.’ Families plan how they’ll spend extra cash.

June 30, 2021July 15, 2021 Charisse Jones, USA TODAY Comments Off on Child tax credit ‘is going to make a difference.’ Families plan how they’ll spend extra cash.

As child tax credit payments begin to roll out in July, families are planning to pay for a range of necessities, from car repairs to dental work.

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Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

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1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

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USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

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Many homeless among dead in fire in Johannesburg, South Africa

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