Shopping deals: What to buy in October
October is here and while it may be the last day of the month, Halloween is top of the shopping list, especially for parents. This is how Halloween works: if you have a specific costume that your child must have, just pay full price and get it now. As the month goes on, the prices will drop, but the selection will thin as well.
October is here and while it may be the last day of the month, Halloween is top of the shopping list, especially for parents. This is how Halloween works: if you have a specific costume that your child must have, just pay full price and get it now. As the month goes on, the prices will drop, but the selection will thin as well.
Taking control of your personal finance
For about 10 years, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has been offering free financial counseling and also more than 20 financial empowerment centers in the city. The counselors are trained professionals that work one-on-one with individuals and help them tackle debt, improve their credit, create a budget, open a bank account, save and plan for the future, and more.
For about 10 years, the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs has been offering free financial counseling and also more than 20 financial empowerment centers in the city. The counselors are trained professionals that work one-on-one with individuals and help them tackle debt, improve their credit, create a budget, open a bank account, save and plan for the future, and more.
Taking control of your money
For about 10 years, the New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs has been offering free financial counseling through more than 20 financial empowerment centers in the city. The counselors are trained professionals that work one-on-one with individuals and help them tackle debt, improve their credit, create a budget, open a bank account, save and plan for the future, and more.
For about 10 years, the New York City Department Of Consumer Affairs has been offering free financial counseling through more than 20 financial empowerment centers in the city. The counselors are trained professionals that work one-on-one with individuals and help them tackle debt, improve their credit, create a budget, open a bank account, save and plan for the future, and more.
Rebecca Walser's wealth tips
Here are some personal finance tips from Rebecca Walser, the author of "Wealth Unbroken: Growing Wealth Uninterrupted by Market Crashes, Taxes, and Even Death." Walser is a tax attorney and a financial consultant.
Here are some personal finance tips from Rebecca Walser, the author of "Wealth Unbroken: Growing Wealth Uninterrupted by Market Crashes, Taxes, and Even Death." Walser is a tax attorney and a financial consultant.
What the massive $13 billion overhaul of JFK Airport will look like
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is set for a major makeover.
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City is set for a major makeover.
Amazon to cut bonuses, stock benefits as it raises wages
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon made a big splash this week with its $15 an hour minimum wage announcement, but lost in the fine print: Existing warehouse workers will no longer receive stock in the company or collect bonuses. The online giant says next month it will end bonuses, which paid workers extra based on their attendance and warehouse productivity, as it boosts its minimum wage.
NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon made a big splash this week with its $15 an hour minimum wage announcement, but lost in the fine print: Existing warehouse workers will no longer receive stock in the company or collect bonuses. The online giant says next month it will end bonuses, which paid workers extra based on their attendance and warehouse productivity, as it boosts its minimum wage.
Jets' Crowell tries to flush away TD 'wipe' controversy
Isaiah Crowell entered the press room at the New York Jets' facility and promptly excused himself to use the bathroom. No, you can't make this stuff up.
Isaiah Crowell entered the press room at the New York Jets' facility and promptly excused himself to use the bathroom. No, you can't make this stuff up.
Abraham Lincoln collection auctioned for $300,000 in New York
NEW YORK (AP) - The sale of a prominent Abraham Lincoln scholar's collection of material pertaining to the nation's 16th president brought in nearly $300,000 at a New York City auction.
NEW YORK (AP) - The sale of a prominent Abraham Lincoln scholar's collection of material pertaining to the nation's 16th president brought in nearly $300,000 at a New York City auction.
Study: 1 in 3 US adults eat fast food each day
A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day.
A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day.
Toys R Us investors plan comeback for brand
A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand.
A group of investors is planning a comeback for Toys R Us, in the latest twist for the troubled retail brand.
Report: Trump got hundreds of millions from his father; much from tax dodges
The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud.
Fortune cookie numbers lead to $1M win in NJ lottery
Ronnie Martin, of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, drives to New Jersey every day for work, often making a brief stop to pick up lottery tickets at the gas station.
Ronnie Martin, of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, drives to New Jersey every day for work, often making a brief stop to pick up lottery tickets at the gas station.
Human-like robot hangs drywall
A human-like robot has shown that it can install drywall.
A human-like robot has shown that it can install drywall.
Dunkin' flavored beer hits market
Dunkin' has a new kind of cold brew on tap. The company is partnering with Boston-based Harpoon Brewery to make the beer called Dunkin' Coffee Porter.
Dunkin' has a new kind of cold brew on tap. The company is partnering with Boston-based Harpoon Brewery to make the beer called Dunkin' Coffee Porter.
FAA orders more frequent airplane engine inspections after deadly accident
Southwest Airlines says it's already following stricter plane engine inspection guidelines that the Federal Aviation Administration mandated today.
Southwest Airlines says it's already following stricter plane engine inspection guidelines that the Federal Aviation Administration mandated today.
Amazon raising minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees
Online retailer Amazon has announced on Tuesday that they are raising their minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal.
Online retailer Amazon has announced on Tuesday that they are raising their minimum wage to $15 for all U.S. employees, including Full-Time, Part-Time, Temporary, and Seasonal.
Trump: Trade deal returns US to 'manufacturing powerhouse'
President Donald Trump hailed his revamped North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as a breakthrough for U.S. workers on Monday, vowing to sign it by late November. But it still faces a lengthy path to congressional approval after serving for two decades as a political football for American manufacturing woes.
President Donald Trump hailed his revamped North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as a breakthrough for U.S. workers on Monday, vowing to sign it by late November. But it still faces a lengthy path to congressional approval after serving for two decades as a political football for American manufacturing woes.
Michigan requiring people to work for food assistance as food stamp policies change
Michigan's food stamp program has changed, meaning some people must start working or doing community service to continue receiving benefits.
Michigan's food stamp program has changed, meaning some people must start working or doing community service to continue receiving benefits.
ATF: About 400 Guns stolen from UPS facility in Tennessee
About 400 guns have been stolen from a United Parcel Service facility in Memphis, Tennessee, and authorities are concerned about the theft's potential effect on public safety in this city and elsewhere.
About 400 guns have been stolen from a United Parcel Service facility in Memphis, Tennessee, and authorities are concerned about the theft's potential effect on public safety in this city and elsewhere.
NJ hikes gas tax by 4.3 cents a gallon to 41.4 cents
Drivers in New Jersey are now paying more for gasoline. The gas tax rose Monday by 4.3 cents to 41.4 cents per gallon, an increase of more than 10 percent.
Drivers in New Jersey are now paying more for gasoline. The gas tax rose Monday by 4.3 cents to 41.4 cents per gallon, an increase of more than 10 percent.