SmileDirectClub ends operations, halts treatments after filing bankruptcy

SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy protection while reporting nearly $900 million in debt. The company is shutting down its operations after being unable to secure funding to keep it afloat, leaving customers with many questions and very few answers.

Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr

Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.

Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study

Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study

Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.

Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey

More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.

Costco rumored to be discontinuing sweet treat from food court

Costco Wholesale is planning to discontinue the churro from its food court menu, according social media users.

'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024

A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.

South Congress store to close after 28 years

Several Austin businesses have decided to pack up and close their doors for good. One owner in south Austin has decided to leave the retail industry after nearly 30 years on South Congress.

These are the most affordable cities to buy a home in 2024: Realtor.com

Realtor.com released the top 100 ranking metros for 2024, including affordable markets in the Northeast and Midwest such as Toledo, Ohio, and Rochester, New York, alongside several Southern California markets.

Americans living in these states are worse off financially: survey

Americans nationwide are feeling the lingering impact of inflation on their wallets, but these three states have it the worst, according to a recent WalletHub survey.

Biden forgives another $4.8 billion in federal student loan debt, but alternative relief plan hits a snag

The Biden administration has forgiven a total of $132 billion in federal student loans for more than 3.6 million Americans, and all of it has bypassed the need for congressional approval.

Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."