Retailers brace as virus bears down on consumers and economy

The acceleration of coronavirus cases is causing a crisis for America’s retailers and spooking their customers just as the critically important holiday shopping season nears.

Panic buying of toilet paper hits US stores again

Toilet paper is going scarce again as pandemic-weary shoppers scramble for essentials once again.

Attorney: My Pillow founder Mike Lindell paid part of bail for teen charged in Kenosha shooting

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenage suspected shooter accused of killing two people and wounding a third during riots in Kenosha, Wis., was released from jail Friday on $2 million bail, authorities told Fox News.

Do you need homeowners insurance?

There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.

How to make money using a high-yield savings account

High-yield savings accounts offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts or money market accounts.

Buzzfeed buying HuffPost from Verizon in stock deal

Buzzfeed Inc. is buying Verizon Media’s HuffPost in an all-stock deal, the companies announced on Thursday.

3 things to know when refinancing a personal loan

Make the best decision of refinancing your personal loan by understanding how the process works.

Starbucks to give raises to all US store employees

All Starbucks baristas, supervisors and cafe attendants in the U.S. will receive an increase of at least 10%, according to a company spokesperson.

Student loan payments set to resume Jan. 1, 2021 — here’s what you need to know

For millions of student loan borrowers who have benefited from payment relief during the coronavirus pandemic, the payments will resume beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge

The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.

Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry

The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.