Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores

Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.

Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick

The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.

What qualifies you for free college?

College is expensive, but there are ways to ease the burden and attend college for free.

What is a subprime credit score?

A subprime credit score can affect your ability to obtain financing for student loans, personal loans, or a new credit card.

Del. officials reopen program to provide financial assistance for renters

Delaware officials are using $40 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help people struggling to make their rent or mortgage payments because of the pandemic.

Pa. officials seek guidance on President Trump's executive order for new unemployment benefits

Pennsylvania has contacted the U.S. Department of Labor about a loan to prop up its unemployment compensation trust fund as President Donald Trump pushes states to help pay for a new round of federal unemployment benefits.

McDonald's suing ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships

McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence.

6 reasons to choose a private student loan over federal

Private student loans aren’t right for everyone, but they do have some perks for certain borrowers.

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.

Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.

Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations

Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.

Trump's demand for US cut of a TikTok deal is unprecedented

Microsoft is in talks to buy parts of TikTok, a forced sale after Trump threatened to ban the Chinese-owned video app, which claims 100 million U.S. users and hundreds of millions globally.

4 cheapest ways to pay off credit card debt

Americans currently owe 14.3 trillion in credit card debt. Here are four debt-repayment strategies to help you pay yours off.