Here's how the student loan payment pause impacted borrowers' credit scores
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that the moratorium on federal student loan payments has positively impacted borrower's finances and credit scores. (Not automatically expanded because 3 MB is too large.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden
The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.
Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech claiming companies violated patents with COVID vaccine
Moderna said in its complaint that Pfizer and BioNTech copied some “critical features” of its technology, including making the same "chemical modification” to their mRNA, which is used for protein production.
Secret Service recovers $286 million in stolen pandemic loans
Since 2020, the Secret Service initiated more than 3,850 pandemic related fraud investigations.
REI employees vote to unionize, becoming chain's second union store
REI employees in Berkeley made history Thursday as a majority voted in favor of unionizing, becoming the second store in REI's nationwide chain to organize.
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan — here’s everything you need to know
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration is forgiving at least $10,000 per federal student loan borrower who makes less than $125,000 a year. Here's what that means for you.
Private student loan interest rates edge down for 5-year variable-rate loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Peloton shares jump 20% after agreeing to sell bikes on Amazon
The news of Peloton’s deal with Amazon sent shares soaring 20%, which was the biggest one-day jump in more than six months.
Personal loan interest rates tick up for both 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
States with the most generous tippers despite inflation
Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.
Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
Bed Bath & Beyond woes continue after influential investor exits
Bed Bath & Beyond reported a 25% drop-off in sales in its most recent quarter, which followed a 22% sales decline the previous quarter.
Walmart to expand abortion coverage for employees
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is expanding its abortion coverage for employees after staying largely mum on the issue following the Supreme Court ruling that scrapped a nationwide right to abortion.
Mortgage rates drop as inflation improves
Rates for the 30-year mortgage dropped slightly this week but remained above the 5% mark and are likely to stabilize as inflation improves, according to new data from Freddie Mac.
Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Starbucks in the Castro first San Francisco store to unionize
Employees at a Starbucks in the Castro District have become the first San Francisco location to vote to unionize.
7 ways to pay off student loans faster
If you want to get out of student loan debt but don’t have the money to pay your student loans in full, these 7 ways can help you pay off your loans faster.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
Six Flags CEO plans to raise prices, says parks turned into 'day care center for teenagers'
The company's new strategy is meant to keep "rowdy" teenagers from running amok.