Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Snoop Dogg's 'Gin & Juice' drink brand to sponsor college football bowl game
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Dec. 28. It's expected to feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference.
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Dec. 28. It's expected to feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference.
What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
Four-day workweek would boost productivity, 81% of younger workers say
A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.
A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.
Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
BetterHelp customers notified of refunds from $7.8M data sharing settlement
BetterHelp is issuing refunds to customers as part of a $7.8 million settlement over allegations that it shared sensitive health data with advertisers.
BetterHelp is issuing refunds to customers as part of a $7.8 million settlement over allegations that it shared sensitive health data with advertisers.
High-end California market Erewhon selling ice balls for $32
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
Tax refunds left unclaimed from 2020 will expire later this month
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Rue21 files for bankruptcy, will close all stores
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
Another teen clothing retailer that's been a mall staple for years is shuttering all its stores.
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Americans paid slightly more for fuel this week as gas prices rose by a few cents, on average
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Fuel costs didn't go up by much this week due to low oil prices and a lull in demand.
Art Institutes borrowers to get student debt cancellation, Biden says
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.
The president and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona described the Art Institutes as "predatory" and said the new handouts would help students who were victims of their actions.