Category Archives: business

Why Networking is the Essential Career Tool

Networking can open doors and create opportunities, so LinkedIn editor-in-chief Dan Roth stops by TODAY with the keys to doing it effectively and making authentic connections. He shares tips on how to find your network, shares conversation starters when meeting someone new, explains how to make outreach personal and specific and more.

Trump Sounds Off on Fed’s Decision on Interest Rate

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in years amid soaring consumer prices and against the wishes of President Donald Trump. “The board is very hostile. They’re very political. They’re doing the wrong thing,” he said. It comes as the president traveled to battleground North Carolina in an effort to help Republicans maintain control of Congress. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.

Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to Know

With inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.

How to Prepare Your Home For Weather-Related Disasters

A recent survey found that 23% of homes face severe risk from wind, flood, or wildfire, so NBC’s chief business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to share her best tips for preparing homes for disasters. She shares tips including keeping gutters clear, what kind of home insurance to get, how to take inventory and document damage, and more!