These jobs will be in highest demand as 2026 job market stays highly competitive
Despite a competitive job market, healthcare, skilled trades and essential services show strong hiring demand in 2026, per Monster's outlook report.
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No REAL ID? TSA to charge travelers at airports $45 beginning in February
Travelers without REAL ID will get a new backup option after TSA introduced the ConfirmID program. The fee is $45 to potentially clear airport security, but it is not guaranteed.
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US, Taiwan come to $250B 'America First' tariff deal over semiconductors
Taiwan and the United States came to an agreement on tariffs for semiconductors on Thursday, capping reciprocal tariffs at 15%.
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Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since 2022
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.06%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.16%.
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