Biden administration unveils defense of student loan forgiveness plan at Supreme Court
The Biden administration launched its defense of its student loan forgiveness plan before the Supreme Court. Here’s how to lower your student loan monthly payments.
Twitter hires law firm slammed by Musk multiple times: reports
Twitter has hired law firm Perkins Coie to represent them in a civil suit seeking $10 billion. In December, CEO Elon Musk bashed the firm, saying no company should use them.
FTC proposes rule for nationwide ban on noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses that restrict employees from working for rival firms or starting competing businesses.
IRS says avoid 'surprise' tax bill by making fourth-quarter payment before Jan. 17
Taxpayers who fail to make a fourth-quarter estimated tax payment by Jan. 17 could be hit with a "surprise" financial penalty, according to the IRS.
Walgreens says it may have overblown retail theft concerns, plans to pull back on private security
Walgreens executive James Kehoe told analysts on an earnings call Thursday that the company may have overblown the issue of retail theft and will pull back on using private security.
Gas prices rise as temperatures drop at start of 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas rose to $3.22, 12 cents more since last week, according to AAA.
US faces increased stagflation threat in 2023 after wave of government spending
The U.S. economy could face a 1970s-style stagflation crisis in 2023 as it confronts still-high inflation, rising unemployment and slow economic growth.
Brent Bozell blasts billionaire George Soros for allegedly investing $131M to influence global media
'Media Research Center' founder Brent Bozell discusses Liberal billionaire George Soros allegedly being tied to more than 250 media organizations across the globe on ‘Varney & Co.’
Secure 2.0 Act will help Americans build emergency savings: Here's how
Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.
Online holiday spending reaches record $211B, Adobe says
Online holiday shoppers spent just over $211 billion during the holiday season which spans from the beginning of November to Dec. 31, according to Adobe Analytics.
Idaho murder suspect nabbed by genetic genealogy; some sites work with law enforcement
DNA databases have been highlighted amid recent reports about the arrest of the Moscow, Idaho quadruple homicide suspect Bryan Kohberger being aided by genetic genealogy.
Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge
Police say the rise in theft of Hyundais and Kias is due to a social media challenge. Over 15 lawsuits have been filed against Hyundai and Kia arguing they are too easy to steal.
Consumer complaints about credit reporting agencies highlighted in CFPB report
The CFPB released a report regarding consumers' complaints about the nationwide credit reporting agencies and efforts to fix those concerns.
Meta fined nearly $414M over privacy violations by EU regulators
Meta was hit with nearly $414 million in fines by Ireland's Data Protection Commission over breaches in relation to the company's Facebook and Instagram services.
Paying off debt is top priority for many consumers in 2023: survey
Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Higher tax brackets announced by the IRS in October are set to take effect this year, potentially allowing more Americans to shield their income from the government.
Coinbase agrees to $100M settlement with New York regulators
U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase has reached a $100 million settlement with New York State's Department of Financial Services, requiring it to pay a fine and invest in compliance.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches estimated $940M
The Mega Millions jackpot ballooned to an estimated $940 million this week after no lottery ticket matched all of the six numbers drawn on Tuesday night.
Secure 2.0 Act: Student loan payments will count toward 401(K) matching contributions
The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.
Bernie Madoff shared traits with serial killer Ted Bundy, filmmaker says: ‘A heavy toll of destruction’
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff died in 2021 at age 82 while serving a 150-year prison term. He is the subject of Netflix's "Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street."