Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey
High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.
High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.
Alarming number of Americans fall deeper into credit card debt each month: survey
Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.
Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.
Chipotle founder opening robot-powered, meat-free restaurants
Each store will be manned by 3 people who will team up with robots to make meat-free burgers, faux chicken sandwiches, salads and acai bowls.
Each store will be manned by 3 people who will team up with robots to make meat-free burgers, faux chicken sandwiches, salads and acai bowls.
Retirement savings are getting sucked up in a financial vortex: Goldman Sachs
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.
Gas prices’ steady decline might gain momentum as holidays approach: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.
Planet Fitness considers raising its $10 membership fee
The fitness chain’s interim CEO discussed a potential price hike on memberships, a move the company has not made in years.
The fitness chain’s interim CEO discussed a potential price hike on memberships, a move the company has not made in years.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
The victim, a worker in his 40s, was inspecting the robot's sensor at a vegetable-packaging plant this week when the incident took place.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.
Six Flags, Knott's Berry Farm theme parks to merge
Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
Cedar Fair and Six Flags are merging to create an expansive amusement park operator with operations spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.
A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
Legendary Laker Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson is now a billionaire, Forbes reports
Earvin “Magic" Johnson is equally iconic in the world of business as he is in the world of sports.
Earvin “Magic" Johnson is equally iconic in the world of business as he is in the world of sports.
GDP surges past expectations in Q3, recession less likely
An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter and increased the odds of a soft landing.
An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter and increased the odds of a soft landing.
Halloween spending will hit a new record but consumers weary of inflation's impact: report
Americans plan to spend a record $12.2 billion on Halloween this year, beating last year's blowout of $10.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Americans plan to spend a record $12.2 billion on Halloween this year, beating last year's blowout of $10.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF).
McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.
The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.
Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Here's why more Americans are choosing the risky option of driving without insurance: report
Auto insurers are passing on the rising cost of covering claims to their customers and an increasing number are deciding to forgo coverage as a result, a recent report by J.D. Powers said.
Auto insurers are passing on the rising cost of covering claims to their customers and an increasing number are deciding to forgo coverage as a result, a recent report by J.D. Powers said.
LA hotels hire homeless migrants from Skid Row to replace striking workers; Gascón investigating
Striking hotel workers claim hotels in Santa Monica and near LAX have been hiring migrant workers, some of whom are homeless, and allegedly violated age and child labor laws.
Striking hotel workers claim hotels in Santa Monica and near LAX have been hiring migrant workers, some of whom are homeless, and allegedly violated age and child labor laws.