'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.
Today's best mortgage deal? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 29, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2023, which are largely trending down from yesterday.
Teamsters give UPS ultimatum, demanding best contract offer by Friday or risk 'imminent' strike
The Teamsters union says a UPS driver strike is "inevitable" if UPS does not return a " best and final offer," by Friday, June 30.
The Teamsters union says a UPS driver strike is "inevitable" if UPS does not return a " best and final offer," by Friday, June 30.
Caution: boomerang kids could be bad for parents' financial health, survey says
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Forty-one percent of parents said they have a so-called boomerang child currently living at home with them, according to a recent survey by asset manager Thrivent.
Mortgage rates continue to rise today, but 10-year terms remain lowest | June 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Alex Press on recent strikes among labor unions
Labor journalist Alex Press weighs in on the handful of high-profile walkouts and strikes being staged across the country.
Labor journalist Alex Press weighs in on the handful of high-profile walkouts and strikes being staged across the country.
Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster
Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.
Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent amid rising rates | June 27, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 27, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 27, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices
The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.
The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.
Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 5.625 percent | June 20, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for June 20, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for June 20, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
Rihanna resigns as CEO of lingerie brand Savage X Fenty
Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.
Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.
Nearly 200 people, including 2 LA councilmembers, arrested during hotel workers protest for higher wages
The LAPD confirmed 190 arrests were made during a protest near LAX.
The LAPD confirmed 190 arrests were made during a protest near LAX.
3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B
Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water.
Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water.
Bud Light launches 'biggest summer campaign ever,' giving away $10K weekly amid sales slump
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.
Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.
Mayor Bass signs Executive Directive to help support small businesses
Mayor Bass signed her fourth Executive Directive to urgently identify burdensome processes and fees that impede small business creation, development and growth in Los Angeles.
Mayor Bass signed her fourth Executive Directive to urgently identify burdensome processes and fees that impede small business creation, development and growth in Los Angeles.
Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.