50 percent of Americans saving for college don't know about a 529 savings plan: survey

Despite the many advantages 529 savings plans provide, many Americans are not using them as part of the education saving strategy, a recent Edward Jones survey said.

Buy now, pay later products to be treated like credit cards, CFPB says

BNPL lenders must now follow the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and Regulation Z rules that apply to credit cards, the CFPB said.

Blaze Pizza relocating California headquarters

LeBron James-backed chain Blaze Pizza is relocating its Pasadena headquarters to Atlanta two months after the state increased the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 back in April.

Costco to stop selling books year-round: report

Costco will stop selling books regularly from January through August due to added stocking costs, only selling them regularly during the holiday season, reports say.

TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft

TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.

Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar brand

Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.

CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't

The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.

The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024

Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.

Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.

Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller

Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.

Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.

Walgreens joins Target, Walmart in announcing summer price cuts

Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.