Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Financial literacy course now required for Ohio high school students

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.

Ohio high school students will be required to pass at least one half-credit course in financial literacy in order to graduate, according to a new law.

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

70% of Americans go over budget during the holidays, survey finds: How to cut costs

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

A recent survey found that most Americans admit to overspending during the holidays, but gift-giving doesn't have to be a burden on your wallet. Consider these tips to create a budget and earn rewards on your holiday spending.

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo

Los Angeles, Long Beach ports will issue fines for backlogged cargo

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.

The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex will start issuing fines to shipping companies if they let cargo containers stack up as the nation’s busiest twin harbors deal with an unprecedented backlog of vessels.

Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision

Facebook changes company name to Meta to emphasize its ‘metaverse’ vision

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company is rebranding itself as Meta, an effort to encompass its virtual-reality vision for the future.

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.

Judge rejects challenge to Southwest's vaccine mandate

Judge rejects challenge to Southwest's vaccine mandate

A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.

A federal judge has rejected a bid by pilots to block Southwest Airlines from imposing a vaccine mandate, saying the airline is within its power to require vaccination as a safety measure.

Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet

Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet

Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.

Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.

North Dallas business bounces back two years after tornado

North Dallas business bounces back two years after tornado

North Haven Gardens, a plant and garden nursery in business for 70 years, rebuilt from the 2019 tornado only to suffer minor damage again from another tornado last May. The storms are one thing. But in some ways, the pandemic has helped the nursery. It was something realized with more people focused on enhancing their homes.

North Haven Gardens, a plant and garden nursery in business for 70 years, rebuilt from the 2019 tornado only to suffer minor damage again from another tornado last May. The storms are one thing. But in some ways, the pandemic has helped the nursery. It was something realized with more people focused on enhancing their homes.

North Texas man admits to orchestrating $23 million PPP loan fraud scheme

North Texas man admits to orchestrating $23 million PPP loan fraud scheme

A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.

A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.

Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'

Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'

Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.

Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.

Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?

Can you qualify for unemployment if you're fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine?

If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.

If you were fired for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may be denied unemployment benefits. But there are several other ways to make ends meet if you've experienced job loss.

Facebook testing window display feature highlighting Fort Worth small businesses

Facebook testing window display feature highlighting Fort Worth small businesses

Fort Worth is the first of several major cities to launch the Facebook concept called “Good Ideas Shop.” The window displays offer a local community connection to the businesses, but they also get worldwide exposure via the social media giant just in time for the holiday shopping season.

Fort Worth is the first of several major cities to launch the Facebook concept called “Good Ideas Shop.” The window displays offer a local community connection to the businesses, but they also get worldwide exposure via the social media giant just in time for the holiday shopping season.