SAG-AFTRA strike reaches crucial week as negotiations with studios continue

The studios have warned that unless a deal is reached this week, it will be impossible for the broadcasters to salvage half a season of scripted television.

Disney to buy the rest of Hulu for $8.6B

Disney had already owned two-thirds of the streaming service. Once the deal is finalized, Disney will own the whole thing.

How to get rehired by a former employer: 'More common than people realize'

Some employees realize — after leaving a job and an employer — that they'd like to return to their former workplace. Here's how to navigate this scenario and what to know.

A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment

25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.

How Overstock’s CEO is planning to win consumers back

Bed Bath & Beyond.com CEO Jonathan Johnson said the company invested $150M to launch the brand, reignite the customer profile and ensure it maintained its core customers.

GDP surges past expectations in Q3, recession less likely

An uptick in consumer spending helped the U.S. economy grow in the third quarter and increased the odds of a soft landing.

Halloween spending will hit a new record but consumers weary of inflation's impact: report

Americans plan to spend a record $12.2 billion on Halloween this year, beating last year's blowout of $10.6 billion, according to a report by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Former Publix employees, including one in Georgia, claim they were forced to work off the clock, lawsuit filed

Retail giant Publix is currently embroiled in a legal battle as several of its employees, including one based in Georgia, have come forward with allegations that they were consistently required to work off-the-clock without receiving proper compensation.

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB

The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.

Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins

As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states

Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.

Here's why more Americans are choosing the risky option of driving without insurance: report

Auto insurers are passing on the rising cost of covering claims to their customers and an increasing number are deciding to forgo coverage as a result, a recent report by J.D. Powers said.

Chevron clarifies future of Hess Toy Truck after $53B deal

After Chevron shelled out $53 billion for Hess Corp., the oil giant made a deal of its own, telling customers its iconic Hess Truck will remain a holiday staple. 

Chevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as biggest US oil companies get even bigger

The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.