Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.
Retailers reimagining the indoor shopping experience
Brick-and-mortar retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are reimagining the in-store experience to get customers to come back.
Brick-and-mortar retailers hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic are reimagining the in-store experience to get customers to come back.
Shopping experience changing due to COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic has taken a toll on brick-and-mortar retailers, but now, some stores are taking steps to provide shoppers with a safe and friendly environment.
The pandemic has taken a toll on brick-and-mortar retailers, but now, some stores are taking steps to provide shoppers with a safe and friendly environment.
Student debt is at an all-time high — what that means for borrowers
At nearly $1.5 trillion, student loan debt is at an all-time high. Here's what that means for student loan borrowers.
At nearly $1.5 trillion, student loan debt is at an all-time high. Here's what that means for student loan borrowers.
Private student loans aren't suspended — but here's what you can do
Everything private student loan borrowers need to know amid the CARES Act federal student loan pause.
Everything private student loan borrowers need to know amid the CARES Act federal student loan pause.
Brooklyn Industry City project scrapped
A developer has scrapped plans to redevelop the Industry City complex in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, after fierce opposition.
A developer has scrapped plans to redevelop the Industry City complex in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, after fierce opposition.
Rezoning project in Brooklyn pulled
A rezoning project in Brooklyn that could have created as many as 20,000 jobs was scrapped this week after the developer faced fierce opposition.
A rezoning project in Brooklyn that could have created as many as 20,000 jobs was scrapped this week after the developer faced fierce opposition.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Increase your credit score during coronavirus by doing this
Many people may already be doing this credit-building activity. (iStock)
Many people may already be doing this credit-building activity. (iStock)
Need to borrow more money? Here’s what to consider first
Review this four-step system to evaluate if borrowing more is best.
Review this four-step system to evaluate if borrowing more is best.
Increase your credit score during coronavirus by doing this
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
If you're looking to boost your credit score fast amid the crippling coronavirus pandemic, then you should be doing this.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
NYC hotels left reeling by pandemic call for relief
Hotels in New York City are struggling to bring guests back, as the coronavirus pandemic has left up to 25 percent at risk of going out of business.
Hotels in New York City are struggling to bring guests back, as the coronavirus pandemic has left up to 25 percent at risk of going out of business.
NYC hotel industry in crisis
Battered by the coronavirus pandemic, the hotel industry in New York City is facing a challenge unlike any in history.
Battered by the coronavirus pandemic, the hotel industry in New York City is facing a challenge unlike any in history.
NYC film, TV productions resume under pandemic rules
Everyone must follow new guidelines, which includes mandatory and comprehensive use of PPE, frequent testing of cast and crew members, and even a COVID-19 compliance officer, who will oversee it all.
Everyone must follow new guidelines, which includes mandatory and comprehensive use of PPE, frequent testing of cast and crew members, and even a COVID-19 compliance officer, who will oversee it all.
Identity thieves drained $1 million from banks, DA says
Synthetic identities are created by linking stolen Social Security numbers to new names, addresses, and dates of birth.
Synthetic identities are created by linking stolen Social Security numbers to new names, addresses, and dates of birth.
Student loan relief extension: What does it mean for you?
President Trump has signed an executive order providing student loan relief through the end of the year. Here's what it means for you.
President Trump has signed an executive order providing student loan relief through the end of the year. Here's what it means for you.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Student loan definitions: 14 terms to know before repaying debt
These common student loan repayment terms are must-know for borrowers.
These common student loan repayment terms are must-know for borrowers.
DA seeks Trump's taxes due to 'mountain' of allegations
District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. again declined in a court filing Monday to reveal why the president is under investigation. But they cited multiple news reports in which Trump has been accused of overstating the value of his assets when dealing with potential business partners and lenders while minimizing the value of those same assets for tax purposes.
District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. again declined in a court filing Monday to reveal why the president is under investigation. But they cited multiple news reports in which Trump has been accused of overstating the value of his assets when dealing with potential business partners and lenders while minimizing the value of those same assets for tax purposes.