Chick-fil-A prices surge in recent years, report says
A new report says Chick-fil-A prices have increased 21% in the last two years. Analysts explain the reasonings behind the price hikes and what is expected to come.
A new report says Chick-fil-A prices have increased 21% in the last two years. Analysts explain the reasonings behind the price hikes and what is expected to come.
TGI Fridays closing dozens of underperforming restaurants nationwide
TGI Fridays is set to undergo a significant transformation, including the closure of dozens of underperforming stores nationwide and the sale of eight corporate-owned restaurants in the Northeast.
TGI Fridays is set to undergo a significant transformation, including the closure of dozens of underperforming stores nationwide and the sale of eight corporate-owned restaurants in the Northeast.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, mainly due to increase in natural disasters
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
Homeowners insurance rates on the rise across the country, with climate change being a contributing factor.
US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor
It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.
It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.
Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
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.
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.
UK vinyl sales surge to highest level since 1990, thanks to Taylor Swift, others
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2024, meaning your paycheck could be bigger next year
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
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.
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.
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.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
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.
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.
Toyota's small car unit Daihatsu suspending vehicle shipments over safety cheating scandal
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.
Toyota said its investigation found 174 new cases of irregularities in safety test and other procedures in 25 test categories involving multiple model vehicles.