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.

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).

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.

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.

CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves

The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.

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.

11 Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs stores set to close in Washington state
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Rite Aid plans to close more than 150 stores nationwide after filing for bankruptcy. Nearly a dozen of those stores are in Washington state.

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.

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.