Paying off debt is top priority for many consumers in 2023: survey

Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.

Secure 2.0 Act: Student loan payments will count toward 401(K) matching contributions

The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.

Texas, JUUL reach $43 million settlement over marketing that targeted underage youths

An investigation found JUUL willfully used advertising that appealed to underage youths and used age verification techniques the company knew would be ineffective.

San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices

Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.

Home prices gain value at slower pace in October: CoreLogic

U.S. home prices will continue to slow and possibly move into "negative territory" before climbing again next year, according to CoreLogic.

Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation

This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.

Gourdough's Donuts Airstream trailer found in Bastrop County

The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office said on Jan. 3, deputies raided a property near Elm Forest Loop in Cedar Creek. Following the raid, the owner of the truck, Ryan Palmer, was able to get his trailer back.

How to get a personal loan

If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.

Most homebuyers don't shop for mortgages: Zillow

Nearly half (46%) of would-be buyers applying for a mortgage only submitted one application, which put them at risk of missing out on significant savings throughout their mortgage, a survey said.

Hershey sued for allegedly selling lead and cadmium-filled dark chocolate

A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.

Nearly half of workers don't have a 401(k): Here's how you can start saving

Nearly half of private sector workers don’t have access to a 401(k) at work, but you can open an IRA and take other steps to save for retirement.

Austin coffee truck aims to change farmers' lives

There are typically a lot of people in the supply chain between coffee bean farmers and the shops, even when it comes to fair trade coffee. But at Desnudo, the beans go straight from the farmer to the roaster before they're used to make you a drink.