Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Amazon faces lawsuit over allegations of price inflation, anti-competitive practices
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.
Biden's student debt forgiveness may be taxed in these five states
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Greendale's Milk Can Diner closing; last day of service Oct. 1
Greendale's Milk Can Diner is closing. As noted in a Facebook post, the diner will have its last day of service on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Greendale's Milk Can Diner is closing. As noted in a Facebook post, the diner will have its last day of service on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Waukesha Donnie Boy's bar closed, tenants kicked out
Waukesha's Donnie Boy's Tap was shut down by building inspectors who called it dangerous and unfit for human habitation. Tenants in the building were kicked out of their apartments.
Waukesha's Donnie Boy's Tap was shut down by building inspectors who called it dangerous and unfit for human habitation. Tenants in the building were kicked out of their apartments.
Milwaukee striking UAW workers see support from neighbors
Milwaukee striking UAW workers said they'd be out on the picket line for 12 hours a day, five days a week until an agreement is reached. On Monday, the fourth day of the strike, neighbors spoke out in support of the striking workers.
Milwaukee striking UAW workers said they'd be out on the picket line for 12 hours a day, five days a week until an agreement is reached. On Monday, the fourth day of the strike, neighbors spoke out in support of the striking workers.
Household income drops amid high inflation
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Rite Aid to close hundreds of stores in bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Rite Aid will reportedly close 400 to 500 stores as it plans to file for bankruptcy, the Wall Street Journal reported.
UAW strike: Wisconsin Rep. Pocan joins picketing Milwaukee workers
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) joined the picket line Saturday, Sept. 23 as the UAW strike continues.
U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) joined the picket line Saturday, Sept. 23 as the UAW strike continues.
UAW strikes against automakers; Milwaukee workers walk off job
UAW workers have been picketing outside the Stellantis Mopar Parts Distribution Facility for six hours now, and the intent is to keep it going until the contract demands are met.
UAW workers have been picketing outside the Stellantis Mopar Parts Distribution Facility for six hours now, and the intent is to keep it going until the contract demands are met.
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.
AI features, more payment options to launch on Uber Eats app
Uber Eats will offer users an AI-powered chatbot that will help find restaurant deals, new eating options and reorder favorite items.
Uber Eats will offer users an AI-powered chatbot that will help find restaurant deals, new eating options and reorder favorite items.
Woman sues San Francisco McDonald’s over 'severe burns' from hot coffee spill
An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.
An elderly woman is suing a San Francisco McDonald’s over a hot coffee spill that’s reminiscent of the 1992 incident that made national headlines.
Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
Macy's to hire nearly 40,000 workers in seasonal roles
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
The seasonal jobs include openings on a full-time and part-time basis.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.