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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues

It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.

CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

Instant Pot parent files for bankruptcy protection

Instant Brands glassware is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after inflationary pressures curtailed consumer spending.

Financial professionals recommend investing your bonus in your 401(k): survey

Most financial professionals recommend you contribute your bonuses to your 401(k). But many Americans don’t get bonuses or have 401(k)s. Here’s what you can do.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.