7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
Walmart to offer Paramount+ access to members of retail giant's subscription service
Walmart+, a shipping subscription service, and the new deal with Paramount is part of the retailer’s effort to better compete with Amazon's Prime membership program.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
Peloton cutting over 700 jobs, raising prices on Bike+, Tread
The fitness giant will also reduce its North American retail footprint and eliminate its final mile distribution network.
Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China
Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.
Toys R Us reopens in 9 states, more locations 'coming soon'
All Toys R Us locations across the U.S. will be complete in time for holiday shopping season.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal should move forward with more 'bot' info
Twitter has argued in court that Elon Musk is deliberately trying to tank the deal because market conditions have deteriorated and the acquisition no longer serves his interests.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
North Carolina Chick-fil-A faces backlash for offering to pay ‘volunteer’ workers in chicken sandwiches
The North Carolina Chick-fil-A operator ended the controversial chicken sandwich voucher program after facing criticism
Fed raises interest rates again — here’s how it affects your wallet
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its July meeting, marking its second 75-basis point hike this year. Here's how that affects your wallet.
Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs
Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.
Recession or not, North Texas business owners struggling with inflation prices
Six straight months of a shrinking economy historically has equaled recession. Yet, people are still spending money and jobs seem strong. Local business owners seem more worried about inflation than recession.
Gun makers made over $1B from selling AR-15-style guns over past decade, report finds
Firearm company CEOs testified at a congressional hearing that their products are legal and they are horrified by violence but guns themselves aren't to blame.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Recession fears rise after US economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
Toys ‘R’ Us makes big comeback, returning to all Macy’s locations across US
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
GE reveals identity of 3 companies after historic split
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.