Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise
Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.
Rite Aid closing nearly 100 stores as part of bankruptcy; here's the list
Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.
Chick-fil-A agrees to settle lawsuit over higher delivery prices, find out out how to file a claim
Chick-fil-A, which is based in Atlanta, has agreed to pay $4.4 million to customers after being accused of raising the prices on food ordered through their delivery app.
Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Solar panel company opens massive $171M plant in Georgia
The new factory in Dalton is the largest manufacturing plant of its kind in all of the Western Hemisphere.
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Mayor Andre Dickens announces $1M loan program to help startups
Mayor Andre Dickens has unveiled a new initiative, the Atlanta Startup Growth Loan Program (ASGL), aimed at providing financial support to local technology startups.
Amazon, Tripadvisor and other companies team up to fight fake reviews as FTC pushes to ban them
Amazon and several companies are launching a coalition to look for best practices for hosting online reviews and share methods to detect fake ones.
Shopping is a scream at Calhoun’s AllStar Halloween
Still need a few spooky supplies for your Halloween celebrations? We found a shop in North Georgia where it's Halloween 365 days a year!
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
LinkedIn announces another round of layoffs, cutting over 600 employees
LinkedIn is set to cut over 600 employees in a new round of layoffs, citing the need for "talent changes" to manage their business effectively.
New viral work trend 'monk mode' has workers focusing on one task at a time to boost productivity
To achieve more productivity in the workplace, the "monk mode" term has been trending on TikTok as people discuss removing all digital distractions and share tips and advice.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid falling sales, opioid-related lawsuits
In 2022, Rite Aid settled for up to $30 million to resolve lawsuits alleging pharmacies contributed to an oversupply of prescription opioids.
US companies increasingly eliminate college degrees as requirement amid 'out-of-control' school costs
"If you are going to work for a tech company, what's more important? A college degree or practical experience that you can code," one entrepreneur said.
Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights
Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.
Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Solar power company says it will restart Georgia factory
Six years after going bankrupt, U.S. solar manufacturer Suniva says it will restart its factory in Norcross and hire 240 people.
Walmart to build $350M milk plant in Georgia, hiring hundreds
Walmart's new dairy processing plant will produce white and chocolate milk and will hire nearly 400 people in south Georgia.
Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you
Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.
Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again
Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.