Social Security benefits can be taken to pay student loans in default
Up to 15% of a person’s Social Security benefits can be garnished to pay student loans in default.
Many smaller businesses plan to ramp up hiring in 2023, survey finds
The survey found that 84% of smaller business leaders said they’re also increasing compensation, while others are offering hiring bonuses, more flexible hours, and remote work options.
Here's what is open and closed on MLK Day 2023
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Jr.‘s birthday on Monday, Jan. 16. The federal holiday means government agencies and many banks will be closed.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates remain best opportunity for interest savings | Jan. 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 13, 2023, which are up from yesterday.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 20-year rates are the lowest available at 6 percent | Jan. 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2023, which are down from Tuesday.
FTX Trading bankruptcy: Customer, creditor information will remain concealed
The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.
FTX name can be stripped from Miami Heat arena, bankruptcy court rules
The naming rights deal between FTX and Miami-Dade County has been terminated by a federal bankruptcy court following the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange.
Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
Stephanie McMahon resigns as WWE co-CEO
Stephanie McMahon took over as co-CEO in the summer.
Bed Bath & Beyond plans for more layoffs as sales tank
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Promotions, not job cuts, follow Southwest Airlines holiday chaos
Southwest announced five promotions to help with operations. The airline canceled thousands of flights in late December because of a winter storm.
Disney CEO orders hybrid employees back to the office four days per week
Bob Iger said he believes the move will benefit the company and its employees.
Bed Bath & Beyond's list of store closings
California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and other states will see multiple Bed Bath & Beyond stores close.
Mars to offer 'all-female' M&M's for limited time to honor successful women ‘all over the world’
The “all-female” M&M packages will only feature green, brown, and purple candies.
White Castle hiring robots to ‘give the right tools’ for serving more ‘hot and tasty food’
White Castle’s newest employee, Flippy, cooks your burgers to perfection and serves up fries with the most splendid crisp for every single order.
American Airlines drops 3 cities from service, blaming pilot shortage, 'soft demand'
Columbus, Georgia; Del Rio, Texas; and Long Beach, California will lose American Airlines service this spring.
Walgreens says it may have overblown retail theft concerns
Walgreens says it will utilize more law enforcement rather than private security.
Labor Department finds American Airlines retaliated against employees who reported toxic fumes on planes
Americans Airlines disagreed with the department's findings.