Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.

UAE adopts Monday through Friday workweek in major change

The official workweek in the United Arab Emirates until now was Sunday-Thursday. The change allows its financial district to work Western hours.

Man who claims he invented Bitcoin wins trial over $50B cryptocurrency dispute

Craig Wright, a computer scientist who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, prevailed in a civil trial verdict Monday against the family of a deceased business partner that claimed it was owed half of a cryptocurrency fortune worth tens of billions.

93% of payday loan borrowers regret taking out their loans, survey finds

Payday loans can be a debt trap for borrowers who can't afford to make payments. Here's how you can repay your payday loan balance before it's sent to debt collectors.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

NFT is 2021 word of the year amid cryptocurrency surge, Collins Dictionary says

An NFT is proof of ownership for a unique digital item that can be bought and sold on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Here's what you need to know about buying and investing in crypto.

Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?

As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.

Seniors are losing out on Medicare savings during open enrollment, data shows

The Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7, but many seniors haven't reviewed their health coverage. Even fewer decided to actually change plans, according to a new survey.

Round Rock police elevate safety measures for holiday shoppers

The Round Rock Police Department is elevating safety measures this holiday season to protect shoppers buying gifts in-person and online.

Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores

Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores, even as a union vote proceeds at three of the coffee-chain’s locations in Buffalo, New York.

Officers seize over $30 million worth of fake designer products at Port of Long Beach

U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently seized thousands of fake luxury items in the Port of Long Beach. If they were real, the items would be worth more than $30 million.