Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft interns hit pay dirt and perks
Some interns in America make more in one summer than some people take home in a year.
Business Highlights
___ 'Like bombs': Bankrupt company's air bags still out there Takata Corp. has filed for bankruptcy, brought down by a scandal involving defective air bags blamed for at least 16 deaths.
FBN teams up to support military heroes at NYC Triathlon
NYC Triathlon
How car shoppers can save money by flying cross-country
Sometimes, it’s cheaper to buy a used car across the country—even when factoring in the cost of a plane ticket.
NJ stores stock up on fireworks before July 4th
Walmart and Target say fireworks should be available for the 4th of July in New Jersey, which legalized some products.
The pitfalls of higher minimum wage
Minimum wage increases will take effect in a number of cities and states across the U.S. on July 1st, but a new study found that the minimum wage increase in Seattle was leaving wallets lighter and creating layoffs.
July 4th gas prices lowest in 12 years
Drivers will find the cheapest gasoline prices for the 4th of July holiday weekend since 2005, thanks to a rare summer break at the pump.
Spending stalls, Americans stay frugal
Americans enjoyed a healthy increase in income last month but didn't spend much of the gain.
Everything you need to know about Amazon's Prime Day
It has become one of the most frenzied shopping days of the year and this year's version may be even bigger.
Popular toy fidget spinners catch fire, families say
The chargeable version of fidget spinners could be a fire hazard while being charged accord to reports this week.
Average US mortgage rates flat to lower; 30-year at new low
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates were unchanged to lower this week, as the benchmark 30-year rate reached a new low for the year.
Uber, Lyft now available in New York state
The Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services are up and running in upstate New York and on Long Island.
7 signs you're in debt over your head
Sometimes the first sign of debt trouble is that you ignore the signs: You don't know what your credit card balances are, for example, or you just don't open statements.
Buying a home in these 7 states gives you the most bang for your buck
You might be surprised how far you could stretch your budget in these states.
Mississippi utility will stop efforts to complete coal plant
A Mississippi utility, faced with a regulatory ultimatum, is stopping efforts to complete a first-of-its-kind coal fueled power plant.
Christie Brinkley: It's an exciting time to be 'sixty' in business
Supermodel and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley says it’s an “exciting time to be sixty” in business today after spending the last four decades holding major contracts with brands like CoverGirl, Chanel, Diet Coke, Anheuser-Busch, and Max Factor in the past.
Christie Brinkley vs. Gwyneth Paltrow: Beauty Empires
While supermodel Christie Brinkley got her start in the ‘80’s and academy-award winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow in the ‘90’s—both stars have been working hard over the years to build their own, beauty empires.
Begin teaching kids money management skills early
A part-time summer job can teach teens the value of earning a paycheck, but not necessarily how to manage their money wisely.
Christie Brinkley; Business is booming for retired supermodels
Christie Brinkley
Ford to recall 400K Transit vans, take $142M charge
Ford will recall 402,462 Transit vans in North America for a driveshaft issue, costing the automaker $142 million.
















