Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Bronx bodega owners chaining up merchandise to deter thieves
Bodega owners in the Bronx say shoplifting and theft have gotten so bad that they are being forced to literally chain up merchandise to stop those who enter their stores to steal.
Bodega owners in the Bronx say shoplifting and theft have gotten so bad that they are being forced to literally chain up merchandise to stop those who enter their stores to steal.
McDonald's customer mistakenly given bag containing thousands of dollars in cash instead of food
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
The customer's bag contained thousands of dollars in cash instead of the sausage McMuffin he ordered.
Regal Cinemas closing 39 US movie theaters following parent company Cineworld's bankruptcy filing
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Cineworld says closing theaters will save $22 million annually.
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.
Abbott's Michigan plant's closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula shortage that forced parents to seek formula from food banks, friends and doctor’s offices.
Rat poison sickens Taco Bell customer, but 'no evidence' that it was employees, authorities say
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”
Investigators in Colorado say the man was hospitalized after eating rat poison but “can not account for how it got in the food.”
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Amazon shutting down AmazonSmile charity program amid wider cost-cutting moves
The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.
The program will end on February 20, and it allowed Amazon to donate a small percentage of eligible purchases to a charity selected by customers.
Your little do-it-yourselfer can have a birthday party at Lowe's
Lowe’s is now booking in-store birthday party packages for kids ages 5 and up at select locations across the U.S., complete with DIY projects and pizza.
Lowe’s is now booking in-store birthday party packages for kids ages 5 and up at select locations across the U.S., complete with DIY projects and pizza.
Hip hop artist Flo Rida awarded $82.6M in lawsuit against Celsius energy drinks
Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, sued Celsius Holdings Inc. after claiming the company breached a contract with him and then tried to hide money.
Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, sued Celsius Holdings Inc. after claiming the company breached a contract with him and then tried to hide money.
Gas prices rise in tandem with oil even as demand drops: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.32, four cents more than last week and 17 cents more than a month ago.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Starbucks to offer nationwide DoorDash delivery by March
Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.
Starbucks said delivery represents a “significant growth opportunity” for the coffee giant as more people shift to remote work with less in-person ordering.
Decade-high credit card, personal loan delinquency rates coming in 2023: TransUnion
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
TransUnion forecasted serious credit card and personal loan delinquencies will rise end of 2023. Here's how you can pay down debt.
Amazon begins cutting 18,000 workers in its biggest layoffs ever
Amazon's layoffs are just a fraction of its 1.5M global workforce.
Amazon's layoffs are just a fraction of its 1.5M global workforce.
Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.