Social Security clawed back overpayments tied to COVID-19 stimulus – lawmakers want answers
Some Social Security recipients have erroneously seen their benefits suspended or have been assessed overpayments due to COVID-19 stimulus checks.
Small Business Saturday: Holiday shoppers turn to small businesses for unique, local gifts
It’s a movement designed to lift the profile of small shops during the holiday season, in a way that encourages shoppers to skip the big box stores and malls and instead shop small and local.
Sam Altman reinstated as OpenAI CEO days after being ousted, along with new board
The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, culminating a days-long power struggle that shocked the tech industry.
IRS delays $600 payment reporting rule for Venmo, Cash App and other payment apps
The IRS announced on Tuesday that it will delay implementing its $600 tax reporting requirement that was to take effect for the 2023 tax filing season.
Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers
Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.
Nearly a million student loan borrowers back in forbearance following servicer billing errors
The Department of Education has withheld millions of dollars of payment to student loan servicers over billing errors that triggered delinquencies for many students.
Gen Z attitude toward 9-to-5 job sparking debate about the difference in generational work ethics
Research shows Gen Z has different priorities when it comes to their workday. But, experts argue it's less about their willingness to work and more about their approach to work.
Target reportedly testing 10-item limit for self checkout
Target says any customer with more than 10 items will be directed to a full service lane with a cashier.
OpenAI's employees revolt, threaten to quit unless board reinstates Sam Altman and resigns
More than 500 of the artificial intelligence company's roughly 770 workers signed a letter, threatening to follow Sam Altman to Microsoft unless their demands are met.
Microsoft hires OpenAI founder Sam Altman after being ousted
Meanwhile, the new head of ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Monday that he would launch an investigation into the firing of Sam Altman -- a corporate shakeup that shocked the artificial intelligence world.
Amazon warns employees: No promotions without following in-office mandate
Amazon employees who don’t abide by the company’s return-to-office mandate could jeopardize their pursuit of promotions.
Mortgage rates dip further and could be the break homebuyers need: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.
Record number of Americans moving to disaster prone areas
Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.
Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey
High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.
Alarming number of Americans fall deeper into credit card debt each month: survey
Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.
Swiss Miss candle that looks and smells like cup of cocoa sells out in four days
The candles were poured into the classic Swiss Miss red mug, complete with wax "mini marshmallows" on top.
Chipotle founder opening robot-powered, meat-free restaurants
Each store will be manned by 3 people who will team up with robots to make meat-free burgers, faux chicken sandwiches, salads and acai bowls.