Banking & Finance

Inflation dips for a sixth straight month in December

Rising consumer prices in the U.S. moderated again last month, bolstering hopes that inflation’s grip on the economy will continue to ease this year and possibly require less drastic action by the Federal Reserve to control it. 

How high is too high when raising prices on customers? 

After a year of significant price increases, companies are trying to figure out how...

Biden administration plan makes student loan repayments cheaper

The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt...

LED expects up to $113M in small business funding to begin flowing in April

Louisiana Economic Development officials say money from the federal government’s State Small Business Credit Initiative may begin flowing in April. 

Origin Materials lands up to $1.5B in tax-exempt bonds for Geismar facility

Origin Materials Inc. announced last week that the Louisiana State Bond Commission has unanimously...

Layoffs rising in white-collar industries, will blue-collar jobs follow? 

Layoffs at white-collar companies are starting to rise across the U.S. Now the question...
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New federal law helps contractors, freelancers save for retirement  

Nontraditional workers—like contractors, freelancers and those working for internet-based platforms such as ride-hailing or...

Louisiana was in the black for 2022, financial report shows 

Louisiana took in more money than it spent in 2022, due to higher tax...

Insurance dominates new Louisiana laws for 2023 

Following three major hurricanes in two years, the Louisiana Legislature made changes to state...

Zachary’s SouthStar Urgent Care sells to Utah investor for $1.8M

The SouthStar Urgent Care clinic on Main Street in Zachary has been sold to a Utah investor for $1.8 million, according to documents filed with the East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's office.