Kentucky candle factory worker says she faced discipline if she left job amid tornado

An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.

Lawmakers consider Social Security 2100 Act aimed at protecting future benefits

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to consider a new bill to reform the way Social Security works and address the retirement crisis.

FBI issues consumer warning about purchasing holiday gift cards

Planning on giving, or getting a gift card for the holidays? Experts say be careful or consumers could get scammed. Thieves are getting creative in trying to steal the cash right off the card.

Best emergency loans of 2021

Emergency loans are typically unsecured personal loans that you can apply for and receive within a few business days. Learn more.

Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases

Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.

Lenders use AI to offer low credit score personal loans to borrowers

Fintech lenders are increasing their use of AI to go beyond the traditional credit scores and offer personal loans to borrowers with lower credit scores.

Personal loan interest rates continue downward slide

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Amazon's most-loved holiday gift ideas for 2021 revealed

Your search for holiday gift ideas ends here. Keep reading to browse some of Amazon's most-loved gifts of 2021, and learn about consolidating holiday debt when the gift-giving season is over.

Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union

Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.

Senate rejects Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for businesses

The Senate has narrowly approved a resolution to nullify the Biden administration’s requirement that businesses with 100 or more workers have their employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus or submit to weekly testing.