What makes up your credit score, and why does it matter so much for your financial wellbeing? NBC’s Stephanie Ruhle breaks down the basics and share tips for building a higher score.
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5 Things: Teacher, chef and mechanic share what they’d never do
A teacher, a chef and a mechanic walk into Studio 1A and share the five things they would never do based on their experience on the job.
Results of four-day workweek experiment are in — and it works
The results from the world’s largest experiment with a four-day workweek are in, revealing that 70% of employees say they felt less burned out and nearly 50% felt more satisfied with their jobs. Nine of the ten participating companies say they plan to keep the shorter workweek.
Dozens of British employers stick to 4-day workweek after pilot
Dozens of British employers trialing a four-day working week have mostly decided to stick with it after a pilot.
Feds fine Mormon church for illicitly hiding $32 billion investment fund behind shell companies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a nonprofit entity that it controlled have been fined $5 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission over accusations that the religious institution failed to properly disclose its investment holdings.
EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up Ohio train derailment site and pay all costs
EPA is ordering Norfolk Southern to conduct and pay for cleaning up the site of the Feb. 3 derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.
145,000 cans of Enfamil ProSobee baby formula recalled due to bacterial risk
Makers of a non-dairy baby formula issued a recall Sunday, fearing a bacterial contamination might have tainted up to 145,000 cans, the company and the U.S.
Home Depot raises starting hourly pay to $15 amid ongoing nationwide labor shortage
Home Depot announced Tuesday it was investing $1 billion in its hourly workers, bringing their average starting salary to $15 an hour.
Companies add perks and benefits to keep employees happy
From daycare for parents to therapy subscriptions, companies are adding new benefits and perks to keep their employees happy. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen breaks down what to look out for — and how to ask if they are not currently provided at your workplace.
No more junk fees? Inside the new change at United Airlines
United Airlines is rolling out a new seating policy that allows accompanying parents and adults to sit next to children younger than 12 without paying extra. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY.