TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement

TurboTax customers to receive checks in $141 million settlement

The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.

The company was ordered to pay $141 million to low-income consumers who were tricked into paying TurboTax to file their federal returns — despite being eligible for free tax services.

Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans

Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Shell reports $9.6 billion profit as energy prices slip

Shell reports $9.6 billion profit as energy prices slip

Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.

Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.

United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge

United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge

The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.

The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.

Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years

Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report

Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report

Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit

Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit

3,600 LA County fast food workers are homeless, report shows

3,600 LA County fast food workers are homeless, report shows

The results published in Economic Roundtable’s study reveal 10,120 fast food workers in California are unhoused despite wages steadily increasing in recent years.

The results published in Economic Roundtable’s study reveal 10,120 fast food workers in California are unhoused despite wages steadily increasing in recent years.

Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says

Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says

Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.

Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

California tops list of most exited states in 2022

California tops list of most exited states in 2022

California was one of the most exited states in 2022, along with Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, according to a new study tracking migration patterns.

California was one of the most exited states in 2022, along with Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, according to a new study tracking migration patterns.

$300K salary is 'new $100K' in these California cities

$300K salary is 'new $100K' in these California cities

Several California cities including Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Oakland all require exceptionally high salaries to feel like $100,000.

Several California cities including Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Oakland all require exceptionally high salaries to feel like $100,000.