Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Borrowers may see credit scores change once federal student loan payments resume

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Resuming the payments on student loans means that a large percentage of nearly 40 million Americans who have not made payments on their federal student loans in the past three years may see some changes in their credit scores, according to the VantageScore report.

Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factory

Theo Chocolate announces merger, plans to close Seattle factory

Seattle's Theo Chocolate announced a merger with the American Licorice Company (ALC) that will lead to the closure of Seattle-run operations.

Seattle's Theo Chocolate announced a merger with the American Licorice Company (ALC) that will lead to the closure of Seattle-run operations.

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Here's where homes face the biggest risk for natural disaster

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Some areas, including places in Florida, have high-risk exposure to home damage from hurricanes and other natural disasters. But many homes aren’t equipped to withstand these events, according to a survey. Upgrading your home can protect it while saving you money on home insurance.

Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices

Costco cracks down on its membership sharing polices

The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.

The retailer revealed it will tighten its membership polices in response to its self-service checkout expansion.

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Skyrocketing car insurance costs push some drivers to forgo coverage

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Drivers paid more for insurance in 2023 than they did the year before and many are considering doing without, according to a recent Policygenius survey.

Rihanna resigns as CEO of lingerie brand Savage X Fenty

Rihanna resigns as CEO of lingerie brand Savage X Fenty

Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.

Rihanna became a billionaire because of her Fenty Beauty line, and has since included the Savage X Fenty lingerie, skincare and a fashion brand. Here's who the new CEO will be.

3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B

3M settles 'forever chemicals' water pollution lawsuit for $10B

Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water. 

Chemicals manufacturer 3M announced that it has reached a $10.3 billion settlement with U.S. public water suppliers that have detected PFAs – known as "forever chemicals" – in their drinking water. 

Bud Light launches 'biggest summer campaign ever,' giving away $10K weekly amid sales slump

Bud Light launches 'biggest summer campaign ever,' giving away $10K weekly amid sales slump

Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.

Bud Light’s parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev is tripling its U.S. marketing spending this summer as it tries to boost sales that plummeted after the brand partnered with a transgender influencer.

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

Amazon accused of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon for what it calls a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.

Here's why BNPL providers are becoming more selective on who qualifies for zero-interest loans

Here's why BNPL providers are becoming more selective on who qualifies for zero-interest loans

Signs are emerging that BNPL providers have had to slow down lending and become more selective to turn a profit in the current tighter lending environment, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Signs are emerging that BNPL providers have had to slow down lending and become more selective to turn a profit in the current tighter lending environment, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Virgin Galactic announces first commercial spaceflights this summer

Virgin Galactic announces first commercial spaceflights this summer

Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight is scheduled to be a research mission launched June 27, followed by a private astronaut flight in August.

Virgin Galactic's first commercial spaceflight is scheduled to be a research mission launched June 27, followed by a private astronaut flight in August.

Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin

Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin

Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.

Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.

Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.