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.

How to protect yourself from tax season scams

A new year and tax season brings new opportunities for tax-related scams, which play out in a variety of ways.

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.

Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP

Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.

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.

How to find dental financing when dental insurance isn't enough

Dental loans can help you pay for a procedure when the maximum benefit amount on your dental insurance isn’t enough. Learn more about dental financing here.

Bed Bath & Beyond's list of store closings

California, New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and other states will see multiple Bed Bath & Beyond stores close.

Tesla of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats

Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves.

Mortgage rates inch higher to kick off 2023: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6.48% for the week ending Jan. 5, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Musk says he can’t get fair trial in California, wants Texas

If a move isn’t possible, Elon Musk’s lawyers want the trial postponed until negative publicity regarding Musk’s purchase of Twitter has died down.

South Congress Books moving to new location in March

South Congress Books says they're moving because they've been priced out of South Congress, a location they've held since opening their brick-and-mortar store in 2011.

Chinese restaurant in Westlake reopens after closing due to burst pipe

After nearly two weeks, Lotus Hunan Chinese Restaurant, which has served the Westlake community for over 20 years, is back open after sustaining damage from the last freeze.