Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

How to get rehired by a former employer: 'More common than people realize'

Some employees realize — after leaving a job and an employer — that they'd like to return to their former workplace. Here's how to navigate this scenario and what to know.

A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment

25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.

How Overstock’s CEO is planning to win consumers back

Bed Bath & Beyond.com CEO Jonathan Johnson said the company invested $150M to launch the brand, reignite the customer profile and ensure it maintained its core customers.

AP Sources: UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal that follows model set by Ford

Jeep maker Stellantis has reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union that follows a template set earlier this week by Ford, two people with knowledge of the negotiations said Saturday.

GDP surges past expectations in Q3, recession less likely

An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter and increased the odds of a soft landing.

Halloween spending will hit a new record but consumers weary of inflation's impact: report

Americans plan to spend a record $12.2 billion on Halloween this year, beating last year's blowout of $10.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Port Milwaukee feels St. Lawrence Seaway union strike's impact

St. Lawrence Seaway union workers went on strike Sunday, shutting down a major canal that connects Milwaukee to ports overseas.

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB

The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.

Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins

As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states

Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.

Here's why more Americans are choosing the risky option of driving without insurance: report

Auto insurers are passing on the rising cost of covering claims to their customers and an increasing number are deciding to forgo coverage as a result, a recent report by J.D. Powers said.

Bay View food pantry, business incubator to share renovated kitchen

The Bay View Community Center unveiled a new commercial kitchen Monday that is at the heart of a big renovation. It will also be a business incubator.