'Worst' holiday gift survey suggests people don’t like fruitcake, weight-loss items or Christmas ties
A new consumer survey from Wish identified 10 of the "worst" holiday gift ideas from people who claim to have given and received bad gifts. Here's what made the list.
Michigan man pleads guilty after using COVID-19 relief money to pay for BMW convertible, wedding expenses: DOJ
A Michigan man plead guilty to multiple financial charges after obtaining $170,000 in Paycheck Protection Program funding to buy personal items like a BMW convertible, the DOJ announced on Friday.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans TikTok, WeChat on state networks and technology
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed an executive order on Friday banning TikTok and WeChat from state government technology, including state-run wireless networks.
Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year
Retail data firm Datasembly reported that Christmas meals are going to cost consumers 16.4% more than a year ago. The grocery basket will cost more than $60 on average.
Many parents fear inflation's impact on college savings, survey says
Inflation and higher costs have many parents concerned if they can afford their children's college tuition, a recent survey said.
TikTok blasts Biden administration, Congress over bipartisan bill banning the app on government devices
TikTok is slamming Congress for legislation that would ban the video-sharing app on government devices and said it would not advance the national security of the U.S.
FTX debtors file bidding procedures motion for sale of four businesses
FTX filed a motion with the Bankruptcy Court seeking approval of bidding procedures to sell four businesses that include Embed, LedgerX, FTX Japan and FTX Europe.
California changing pay requirement for workers with COVID-19
California regulators voted Thursday to end a rule requiring companies to pay employees who can't work because they got infected with COVID-19 while on the job.
The bleisure traveler—coming to the rescue of airlines everywhere
Some airline executives say hybrid work and other post-pandemic changes have cracked open demand from travelers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks.
Still time time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dip to 6% | Dec. 16, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Dec. 16, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Mortgage rates drop again on positive inflation and Fed data: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.31% for the week ending Dec. 15, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Bonds give recession signals
Signals in the investment-grade corporate bond market suggest a recession, says market expert Adam Kobeissi, who expects continued jobs cuts and bond issuance.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s docuseries has book publisher 'worried' memoir sales will suffer: royal expert
Royal expert Neil Sean says a source close to Penguin Random House claimed the publication is "worried" sales on Prince Harry's "Spare" memoir will suffer.
FTX in photos: Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest in the Bahamas, new CEO John Ray III testifying and more
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bahamas arrest and the FTX hearings this week gave us a glimpse at many of the players emerging in this financial collapse which could be bigger than Enron.
Super Saturday: Record number of consumers expected to shop
A record number of shoppers are expected to hit stores and go online during what's known as Super Saturday. It's the last Saturday before Christmas and a key revenue-generating day for businesses.
FTX's smallest investors may be biggest losers of crypto collapse
The collapse of FTX wiped out the assets of investors large and small, but the young and mom-and-pop investors in the crypto firm will be hardest hit.
FTX files in bankruptcy court to sell four of its businesses
FTX, formerly one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, is seeking to sell four of its businesses. It submitted a court filing on the matter Thursday.
Larry Kudlow: The omnibus spending bill is 'antithetical to economic prosperity'
Larry Kudlow calls out Federal Reserve chair Powell for not calling on Congress to stop federal spending and blasts GOP leaders for working with Dems on the omnibus spending bill on 'Kudlow.'
Karine Jean-Pierre says she has to 'be very careful' discussing bill banning TikTok from government devices
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she has to be "very careful" when discussing legislation that would ban TikTok from government devices.
China approves sale of Pfizer COVID pill Paxlovid as cases surge, White House denies involvement
The White House says it was not in any way involved in China's approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 pill to treat an anticipated wave of infections.



















