Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Consumers shopped ahead of Cyber Monday amid supply chain concerns, retail analyst says
Oppenheimer managing director Brian Nagel provides insight into who Cyber Monday sales fell short this season.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes testifies that Balwani berated, abused her
In tearful and intense testimony, Elizabeth Holmes recounted from the witness stand Monday that she had been raped as a Stanford University student and not long after entered an abusive relationship with the man who would become her top deputy at Theranos Inc.
Texas man sentenced in PPP loan scheme to more than 9 years in prison
A Texas man who spent government funds intended to help small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic on luxury cars and other items was sentenced Monday to more than nine years in prison, the Justice Department said.
China, Russia stealing unemployment benefits 'outrageous': Rep. Donalds
Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., reacts to new report that U.S. jobless benefits are being stolen by fraudsters.
Student loan refinance rates plummet to new record lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Retail expert weighs in on supply chain crisis, inflation impacting retail industry
Hitha Herzog of H Squared Research on growing concern of supply chain issues and inflation affecting the retail industry this holiday season.
Biden administration seems to care less about energy prices: Canary LLC CEO
Canary LLC CEO Dan Eberhart discusses the omicron variant's impact on oil markets and President Biden's energy policies.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
10 ways to lower your student loan payments
Lowering your student loan payments may be easier than you think. If you’re struggling to manage student loan debt, these 10 strategies may help.
Clothing, accessories will be most popular holiday items: Gregg Smith
Founder of Evolution VC Partners, Gregg Smith, argues the 'lackluster performance' on Black Friday should not provide the landscape for the holiday shopping season given consumers are 'spending money like mad.'
Congress in for dramatic December, with drastic deadlines from debt limit to defense
Lawmakers face urgent deadlines on defense, debt limit, and government shutdown, plus several other issues that will add to the drama.
Rep. Scalise: Democrats neglecting basic functions of government while on ‘drunken spending spree’
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., on the Democrats' spending as the U.S. faces a potential shutdown.
Black Friday is back as shoppers return to stores: Fmr. Toys 'R' US CEO
Storch Advisors CEO and former Toys ‘R’ Us CEO Gerald Storch talks inflation, labor costs, and how looting impacts businesses.
Getting life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands
The longer you wait to lock in a life insurance premium, the higher your monthly rate will be. Find out how taking out life insurance while you're young and healthy can save you thousands of dollars.
Australia to introduce new laws to force media platforms to unmask online trolls
Australia will introduce legislation to make social media giants provide details of users who post defamatory comments, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday.
Salvation Army's racism guide tells White Americans racism is 'systemic' and colorblindness is harmful
A Salvation Army guide aimed at “courageous conversations about racism” asks “White Americans” to “stop trying to be ‘colorblind.’”
Fisker CEO on new affordable all-electric SUV
Fisker founder and CEO Henrik Fisker talks new SUV Ocean and the increased demand for electric cars.
Restaurant owner forced to add surcharge due to supply chain crisis, inflation
Jasper Pub 'N' Grub Owner Jared Weisheit on the implementation of a surcharge in his restaurant due to supply chain crisis and inflation.
Waukesha restaurant donates 100% of proceeds to victims of parade tragedy
A Waukesha, Wisconsin, breakfast restaurant called The Coop is donating 100% of its proceeds Friday to victims of the Nov. 21 Christmas parade tragedy that killed six victims, including an 8-year-old boy, and injured dozens of others.