When should you leave a tip? Americans sound off on 'cultural pressure'

A recent report indicated silent frustrations around quick-service and to-go establishments prompting customers for generous gratuities, sometimes as high as 30%, at places they wouldn’t usually tip.

Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150

Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.

Another week of declining mortgage rates fuels homebuyer demand:Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.13% for the week ending Jan. 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

Bed Bath & Beyond can't pay creditors, bankruptcy looms

Bed Bath & Beyond said it can't pay debt that suddenly came due when credit administrator JPMorgan slapped the company with a notice of default and acceleration of payment. 

Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and other services, company says

Thousands of users reported problems with Teams, Outlook, the Azure cloud computing service, and Xbox Live online gaming service early Wednesday.

3M cutting thousands of jobs, profits tumble

3M, the maker of Scotch Tape and Post It Notes, said it will cut 2,500 jobs globally after fourth-quarter profits plummeted amid a slowing economy.

Best place to retire? This state just beat Florida, according to a new study

WalletHub compared the 50 states across 47 key indicators of retirement-friendliness including affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life.

Microsoft invests billions in artificial intelligence startup OpenAI

The tech giant described its new agreement as the third stage of a growing partnership with San Francisco-based OpenAI that began with a $1 billion investment in 2019.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.