US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

The FTC sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans.

Tooth fairy payouts plummet 1st time in 5 years, dental poll finds

Delta Dental surveyed 1,000 parents of children between 6 and 12 and found that inflation is hurting tooth fairy payouts.

Drivers want embedded insurance options when they buy a car: survey

More drivers want to know their total cost of car ownership before they drive off the lot and many want the option of embedded insurance at the dealership, a recent Polly survey said.

‘Home Alone’ penthouses at The Plaza Hotel for sale

The Plaza hotel in New York City has hosted celebrities like Tommy Hilfiger and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE

The first batch of student debt cancellations under the SAVE plan is underway as President Joe Biden announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness six months ahead of schedule.

Beyoncé announces $500K fund for cosmetology students, salons

Beyoncé's charity BeyGOOD and her new haircare line Cecred are giving back in a big way to cosmetology school students and salons right here in Atlanta, and applications are open now.

No relief for seniors as big drop forecasted for Social Security COLA

Early estimates for Social Security benefits and cost of living adjustments are low as inflation slows, but seniors struggle to make ends meet.

Existing housing supply builds as homeowners with sub 6 percent mortgage rates return

The share of mortgages with a rate below 6% has fallen from last year's record high, indicating that some homeowners have given up their lower rate to move, according to a recent Redfin report.

Human trafficking hotline gains spotlight: Georgia Senate approves bill

This week, the Georgia Senate approved a bill that would require more businesses to post the number for the human trafficking hotline at their sites.

Poll: Most Americans feel they overpay on their taxes

A majority of U.S. taxpayers feel they pay too much in taxes, with many saying that they receive a poor value in return.

Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey

Six in 10 student loan borrowers have missed payments since the student loan payment pause ended in October after a 42-month payment and interest accrual pause, a recent Intelligent.com survey said.

Florida, Texas rank as top destinations for relocating businesses

The exodus from high-tax states accelerated over the past decade as Republican-controlled states saw an influx of businesses.