Parents rely heavily on borrowing to pay for college costs: survey
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Roughly 42% of families said they planned to rely on federal student loans, and 16% said they would use private loans to pay for college, according to a recent survey.
Delta seeks compensation for CrowdStrike, Microsoft outage: reports
Delta Air Lines announced plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Delta Air Lines announced plans to seek compensation from Microsoft and CrowdStrike.
Atlanta's Lenox Square celebrating 65 years in August
Lenox Square, the iconic Atlanta landmark, is marking a milestone 65 years as a premier shopping destination in August. The celebrations include a series of events and activities to honor its rich history and contributions to the community.
Lenox Square, the iconic Atlanta landmark, is marking a milestone 65 years as a premier shopping destination in August. The celebrations include a series of events and activities to honor its rich history and contributions to the community.
Target launching denim take back event. Here's how it works
The retail giant’s new denim promotion begins in August and here’s what you need to know.
The retail giant’s new denim promotion begins in August and here’s what you need to know.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since pandemic
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
The burger chain launched a promotion in May to help boost customer traffic and declining restaurant sales.
Albertsons and Kroger agree to pause merger amid legal, regulatory challenges
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Albertsons and Kroger agreed to pause merger amid legal and regulatory challenges.
Mortgage rates barely budged this week as more listings flood the market
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Mortgage rates didn't change much this week, but more home listings are coming on the market even as buyers are backing off.
Champagne sales down worldwide in 2024, industry executives cite lack of 'cheer'
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
One executive claims a lack of "cheer" worldwide caused bubbly sales to go flat in the first half of 2024, according to an earnings call this week.
Home goods retailer files for bankruptcy, to close over 70 stores
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
The company said store closures will span 13 states.
Some retailers removing self-checkout lanes
Self-checkout lanes have been around since the late 80s, but some big retailors are taking a step back due to theft and other reasons.
Self-checkout lanes have been around since the late 80s, but some big retailors are taking a step back due to theft and other reasons.
High-tech entertainment venue coming to Atlanta's Centennial Yards
The immersive Atlanta entertainment venue will take fans to the sidelines of their favorite teams with a gigantic domed screen.
The immersive Atlanta entertainment venue will take fans to the sidelines of their favorite teams with a gigantic domed screen.
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
First-time homebuyers are often overwhelmed by unexpected homeownership costs: study
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
Younger first-time buyers often don't consider additional housing costs such as repairs, improvements and emergencies.
USPS service interrupted after 2 Fulton County locations forced to temporarily close
Two Fulton County post offices have resumed service after temporary shutdowns.
Two Fulton County post offices have resumed service after temporary shutdowns.
Downtown Atlanta location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks will not reopen, owner says
There are no plans to reopen the downtown location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in downtown Atlanta, according to its owner Derrick Hayes Sr.
There are no plans to reopen the downtown location of Big Dave's Cheesesteaks in downtown Atlanta, according to its owner Derrick Hayes Sr.
Consumers find mild relief as June inflation dips by 0.1 percent
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
Inflation has slowed, thanks to a decrease in the gas index and the energy index.
MOD Pizza announces new owner amid financial woes
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
The fast-casual pizza chain has new ownership and a plan to improve its business.
Kroger, Albertsons identify nearly 600 stores to be sold in merger: Full list
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.
Kroger and Albertsons have identified 579 U.S. stores that they intend to offload from their combined grocery store count in an effort to merge.
Luxury dog park, Off Leash, opening 1st location in Alpharetta
The first-of-its-kind luxury doggie destination features a large outdoor and indoor dog park, a dog-friendly dining patio, and an indoor restaurant (for humans only) that includes a sprawling bar.
The first-of-its-kind luxury doggie destination features a large outdoor and indoor dog park, a dog-friendly dining patio, and an indoor restaurant (for humans only) that includes a sprawling bar.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.