Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up
Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study
Kinder Chocolate, a cream-filled hit in Europe, is coming to the US
The candy bars, the most popular Kinder product in Europe, are different from the Kinder Bueno bars that have been sold stateside since 2019.
Rising costs pressure many Americans to make this one retirement mistake: Survey
High costs pushed 25% of cash-strapped Americans to cut retirement savings, according to a recent TIAA Institute survey.
Americans are not exploring their own cities like they used to, study says
The MIT-led study found a 15% to 30% decrease in the number of visits residents were making to areas that are socioeconomically different than their own.
Shopping for cheaper insurance hits a new high as Americans seek relief from rising rates: J.D. Power
The rate at which drivers were given new auto insurance quotes increased by 13.1% in the first quarter of 2023 – the highest rate since June 2021. And the switch rate increased by 4.1%, according to J.D. Power report.
Bud Light buying back unsold, expired beer from wholesalers as sales continue to suffer: report
The Wall Street Journal reported Anheuser-Busch will try to help struggling wholesalers amid Bud Light backlash.
America's debt hits new record of more than $17 trillion: NY Fed
Consumer debt reached a record of $17.05 trillion in Q1 2023. Many Americans still deal with high inflation and are seeking help from their financial institutions, reports say.
Peloton to offer rear safety guard for recalled Tread+ treadmill
Owners of Peloton’s Tread+ were told to stop using the product after a 2021 recall linked to a child’s death and other injuries.
Demand for used cars likely to grow as consumer seek affordability: Edmunds
Demand for more affordable cars is growing as high-interest rates and more expensive purchase prices are putting buying a new vehicle out of reach for many consumers, according to a recent Edmunds report.
Wendy's to test underground robot delivery for mobile orders
Instead of requiring employees to bring out mobile food orders, the robotic system is designed to transport the orders underground "in seconds," the fast food chain said.
Many Americans eye buy now, pay later to gain more financial flexibility: Survey
Nearly half of Americans (46%) said they would also consider BNPL an alternative financing method to credit cards or cash, according to a recent survey.
Target CEO: Retail theft may cost company over $1.2B this year
Target said it’s seeing an increasing number of violent incidents at stores, but doesn’t want to close stores because that hurts workers and the community.
Fed's May interest rate hike could harm regional bank lending, mortgages, expert warns
The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate increase has been harmful to the balance sheets of small regional banks and has impacted their ability to lend, according to the National Association of Realtors.
3M fires executive over inappropriate conduct weeks after promotion
3M has fired prominent company executive Michael Vale due to “inappropriate personal conduct and violation of company policy,” the maker of Post-it notes, industrial coatings and ceramics announced on Monday.
Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Biden administration approves $42B in student loan forgiveness under updated PSLF program
The Department of Education has approved $42 billion in student loan forgiveness through recent changes to the PSLF program, designed to provide debt relief to borrowers in the non-profit, public service and governmental fields.
Gas prices decrease amid market uncertainty: AAA
Average gas prices dipped to $3.53 per gallon for the week ending May 11, 2023, AAA reported. The low cost of oil has kept gas prices on the decline despite a rise in gas demand, AAA said.
McDonald's found liable for hot chicken nugget that burned child's leg
The jury heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh.
Inflation ticks up again in April, puts interest rate hikes back on the table
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation, rose 4.9% year-over-year in April, a slowdown from the 5% increase in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.