Report: Regulators Set to Fine JP Morgan $80M Tied to Identify-Theft Products
The looming fines represent yet another legal headache for J.P. Morgan Chase, the largest U.S. bank by assets.
Don't be taken in by charity scams
The Coalition Against Breast Cancer sounds like a charity worthy of your support.
Fight back against ruthless debt collectors
Nearly one-quarter of the complaints the FTC fielded in 2012 involved harassment by debt collectors.
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.
GM Unveils Share Offering, Expands Free Maintenance
The Big Three automaker will spend $1.1 million on a share offering but has no plans yet to offer a dividend, while the company also said it is expanding its two-year free maintenance program.
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
$51,000 Salary Needed To Buy Median-Priced House
A study of mortgage information has shown that the average American needs a $51,000-plus annual salary to afford an average home. Learn more here.
How Nancy Reagan Changed the Way Americans View Alzheimer’s
Former first lady Nancy Reagan was a ‘true champion’ of Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
Activision Blizzard to Buy "Candy Crush Saga" Maker for $5.9B
Video game maker Activision Blizzard said it will buy "Candy Crush Saga" creator King Digital Entertainment for $5.9 billion to strengthen its mobile games portfolio.
New Parents Get a Year’s Paid Leave at Netflix
Netflix announced that new parents who work for the streaming-video giant can take up to a year of paid leave, topping its Silicon Valley rivals.
AutoNation Builds Up its Own Virtual Showroom
AutoNation, which cut ties with TrueCar, is taking a different approach to digital car shopping.
Report: Amazon to Launch House Brand for Food
Amazon is reportedly laying plans to expand its lineup of private-label products, adding a wide range of food and household items.
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.
NASCAR Puts Comcast in the Driver’s Seat
Comcast’s Xfinity & NASCAR want to reward loyal fans while also bringing in new ones.
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.
TUN App Aims to Disrupt Debt by Helping Students Save
TUN’s founder Peter Corrigan aims to ease the trillion-dollar financial burden American college students carry, while propping up local businesses – through an app.
StubHub Bets on 'All-In' Pricing Strategy, Sees Growth
StubHub rolled out an all-in pricing model starting with Major League Baseball last year, getting rid of the extra fees when you check out, and has now extended it to everything on its site.
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.
Cyber Monday Sets New Online Sales Record
Online sales on Cyber Monday jumped 16% to set a new single-day record, as more shoppers turn to e-commerce to check off their gift lists.

















