Lifestyle and Budget

After Wage Vote, Walmart Scraps D.C. Store Plans

The world's top retailer no longer plans to build three stores in the nation’s capitol, after the city’s council voted to force large retailers to pay starting wages that are 50% higher than the minimum wage there.

CFPB Changes Stay-at-Home Spouse Rule

The federal government's consumer agency has finalized a rule change to make it easier for nonworking, stay-at-home spouses to get their own credit cards

When Will Apple Announce Its Streaming TV Offering?

CBS Corp. chief executive Leslie Moonves recently said he thinks Apple has hit the “hold button” on its much anticipated Apple TV live streaming service, and although Wall Street shops including Goldman Sachs forecast a launch in 2016, consumers may not see the live streaming service next year.

Taking a Vacation? Don’t Get Taken

Be aware when you book online you might not actually be dealing directly with the hotel of your choice but a website set up by a third party.

MLB Will Bench Baseball Fans Caught Streaming Games

Baseball fans hoping to use Meerkat or Periscope to stream live video from Opening Day games today might strike out. Major League Baseball will watch for egregious self-streaming activity, said Bob Bowman, president of business and media for the league.

Pandora to Launch In-Car Ads

Pandora plans to start rolling out in-car advertising this month, while the Internet radio giant’s market share continued to climb in December.