'Job-leaving agents' help people escape awkwardness of quitting in Japan
In Japan, a nation known for loyalty to companies, people who job-hop are often viewed as quitters -- which is considered shameful. Enter “taishoku daiko," or “job-leaving agents."
Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond
The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bed Bath & Beyond, Party City store closings this month
Nine Party City locations across six states will shutter this month.
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.
Small business owner in Prince George's County finds stolen trailer
A 34-year-old small business owner in Prince George's County decided to take matters into his own hands after burglars stole nearly $40,000 worth of equipment used for his landscaping company.
UPS drivers to get air-conditioned trucks for 1st time under union agreement
UPS has reached a tentative agreement with the Teamsters union on heat safety for drivers in its iconic brown delivery trucks.
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.
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.