Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.
Restaurants slap diners with charges for everything from water to staff healthcare, drawing scorn
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
About one in six restaurants is adding surcharges to checks in an attempt to offset high costs, but the charges have raised the ire of customers and observers.
On this day in history, July 13, 1937, Krispy Kreme is founded: 'Delicious scents of doughnuts'
The North Carolina-based chain is now found all around the world.
The North Carolina-based chain is now found all around the world.
Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.
Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan for borrowers making less than 125K
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Under the Higher Education Act, the Biden administration is taking another shot at student loan forgiveness after SCOTUS struck down its plans.
Crocs sues rival Joybees over stolen trade secrets by former manager, intellectual property
In the new lawsuit, Crocs allege Joybees and their CEO of stealing trade secrets and unfair competition.
In the new lawsuit, Crocs allege Joybees and their CEO of stealing trade secrets and unfair competition.
Judge delays new minimum pay rates for NYC app-based food delivery workers
New York City was ordered by a judge to temporarily delay new minimum pay standards for app-based food delivery workers.
New York City was ordered by a judge to temporarily delay new minimum pay standards for app-based food delivery workers.
Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.
Christmas Tree Shops to close all stores after filing for bankruptcy in May
The business, which sells a variety of discounted home goods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
The business, which sells a variety of discounted home goods, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.
Subway is revamping itself by going old-school with deli slicers
Subway's incorporation of deli meat slicers involved an $80M investment
Subway's incorporation of deli meat slicers involved an $80M investment
Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.
Record number of Americans expected to travel this 4th of July: AAA
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
More than 50 million Americans may travel this 4th of July 2023 weekend, AAA reported. But with record travel expected, some times may be better to drive than others.
FTC proposes fines for fake online reviews
According to consumer advocacy groups, as many as 40% of online reviews are deceptive or completely fake.
According to consumer advocacy groups, as many as 40% of online reviews are deceptive or completely fake.
Teamsters give UPS ultimatum, demanding best contract offer by Friday or risk 'imminent' strike
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
The Teamsters leader blasted UPS executives for being another "corporation that wants to keep all the money at the top."
Apple is now the first publicly traded company valued at $3 trillion
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Apple is now the first publicly traded company to close a trading day with a $3 trillion market value, marking another milestone for a technology juggernaut that has reshaped society with a line-up of products that churn out eye-popping profits.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan – what's next?
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the Biden administration needs to have Congress’ backing for the costly student loan forgiveness plan and rejected arguments that the HEROES Act of 2003 gave Biden the authority he claimed.
'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
UPS workers' strike looms as negotiations hit standstill
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked away from negotiations Wednesday, demanding that UPS give its “last, best, and final offer" no later than June 30.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters walked away from negotiations Wednesday, demanding that UPS give its “last, best, and final offer" no later than June 30.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.