The positives and surprising negatives of early retirement
A growing number of young professionals are looking to achieve financial independence and retire early in life, but is it just that simple? And what challenges will they face after retirement?
A growing number of young professionals are looking to achieve financial independence and retire early in life, but is it just that simple? And what challenges will they face after retirement?
Papyrus greeting card stores closing amid retail struggles
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
Papyrus, the popular and pricey greeting card store seen at malls all over the country, will be closing stores amid retail struggles.
Why credit card rewards target 'convenience' spending
If you're spending a lot on convenience—whether in the form of grocery delivery, ride-hailing or meal delivery—your credit card wants to reward you for it, while encouraging you to spend more.
If you're spending a lot on convenience—whether in the form of grocery delivery, ride-hailing or meal delivery—your credit card wants to reward you for it, while encouraging you to spend more.
New York City Council votes to ban cashless businesses
New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to require stores and restaurants to accept cash for payment, saying businesses that accept only credit and debit cards are discriminating against New Yorkers who lack bank accounts and credit cards.
New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to require stores and restaurants to accept cash for payment, saying businesses that accept only credit and debit cards are discriminating against New Yorkers who lack bank accounts and credit cards.
Fairway Market files for bankruptcy protection, all stores to be sold
A day after refuting reports that it was filing for bankruptcy, Fairway market announced Thursday it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would sell all of its stores.
A day after refuting reports that it was filing for bankruptcy, Fairway market announced Thursday it had filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and would sell all of its stores.
Changes to FICO credit score calculations could make it harder to get a loan: report
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
Air bag woes force Honda, Toyota to recall 6M vehicles
The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.
The problem could affect as many as 12.3 million vehicles in the U.S. made by six companies. It's possible that as many as eight people were killed when air bags didn't inflate. U.S. safety regulators are investigating.
Court: GEICO must pay injured man for care from wife
An insurance company must reimburse a Kansas man for the personal care his wife provided after he was injured in an automobile accident, the state Supreme Court ruled in rejecting that spouses are required to provide such support without compensation.
An insurance company must reimburse a Kansas man for the personal care his wife provided after he was injured in an automobile accident, the state Supreme Court ruled in rejecting that spouses are required to provide such support without compensation.
'Do not open': Scam text message poses as package tracking notification, report says
The report advises that you do not open the message or click on any links.
The report advises that you do not open the message or click on any links.
Group names 'most brazen' insurance fraudsters in New York
A new list highlights millions of dollars in insurance fraud in New York.
A new list highlights millions of dollars in insurance fraud in New York.
NJ mandates severance pay for mass layoffs
New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to guarantee severance pay for mass layoffs, according to the bill's sponsors and the governor's office.
New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to guarantee severance pay for mass layoffs, according to the bill's sponsors and the governor's office.
Toyota recalls 2.9M vehicles; air bags may not inflate
Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.
Toyota says the air bag control computer may not be properly protected and that can lead to incomplete air bag deployment or failure to inflate in a crash.
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'Target Tori' gets outpouring of donations after toothbrush spat at Massachusetts store
A Target customer's attempt to publicly shame a store manager over her refusal to sell him a mispriced electronic toothbrush has backfired after sympathizers raised over $30,000 for her.
A Target customer's attempt to publicly shame a store manager over her refusal to sell him a mispriced electronic toothbrush has backfired after sympathizers raised over $30,000 for her.
Baby Trend recalls four stroller models due to faulty hinges that may pose fall hazard to children
Baby Trend, a company that manufactures baby and child products, has issued a recall of four models of its black Tango Mini Strollers.
Baby Trend, a company that manufactures baby and child products, has issued a recall of four models of its black Tango Mini Strollers.
Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Rising inequality eroding trust in capitalism, survey claims
56% thought that capitalism was doing more harm than good despite another year of solid economic growth and near-full employment in many developed countries.
56% thought that capitalism was doing more harm than good despite another year of solid economic growth and near-full employment in many developed countries.
Disney trying to stop Baby Yoda knockoffs sold on Etsy: report
First there were not enough Baby Yoda dolls and now it seems there are too many — at least for Disney’s liking.
First there were not enough Baby Yoda dolls and now it seems there are too many — at least for Disney’s liking.
Peeps cereal returns just in time for spring
A sign that spring is on the way is heading to your grocery store shelves.
A sign that spring is on the way is heading to your grocery store shelves.
Bose will close more than 100 stores around the world, focus on online shopping
Bose announced it will close 119 stores around the world as customers have shifted toward online shopping over the years.
Bose announced it will close 119 stores around the world as customers have shifted toward online shopping over the years.