Airplanes

Here Are The Airlines Most Likely To Pay Travelers For Oversold Flights

Jessica Suss  |  April 13, 2017

Oversold flights are at the forefront of everyone's minds right now. But which airlines will compensate travelers the most for giving up their seats?

Grand Opening Of Amazon Fulfillment Center Features State Of The Art Technology

Amazon Sellers Are Being Hit By Hackers—Here’s What You Need To Know

Sarah Kuta  |  April 13, 2017

If you see a deal that seems too good to be true on Amazon lately, it probably is. Sellers are being hit by hackers who offer discounts on fake merchandise.

8 Countries Where You Can Retire On $200K

Rachel Khona  |  April 13, 2017

With our average lifespans increasing to 78 years old, the idea of having enough of a nest egg to retire can seem daunting. But what if you were to retire abroad? Retiring in another country has benefits you may not…

Wag! Is Looking To Hire Dog Walkers In These 29 Cities

Brittany Anas  |  April 13, 2017

Do you like puppies and sunshine? Guess what! There’s a job to suit your interests. Wag!—which is a dog-walking app—needs more humans to walk dogs, and the company has announced it’s hiring in 29 cities. Whether you’re on the market…

Wal-Mart Announces Its Increasing Wages

Walmart To Offer Discounts For In-Store Pickup

Sarah Kuta  |  April 12, 2017

Walmart has a new kind of discount. The retailer will give you a pickup discount for items you purchase online then pickup in store.

Here’s How Much Money You Need To Make To Be In The Top 1% Of Every State

Sarah Kuta  |  April 11, 2017

Just how much money do you need to earn to be part of the top 1 percent of earners? The answer depends on where you live.

This Woman Made $11,000 In One Weekend Thanks To Delta’s Travel Delays

Sarah Kuta  |  April 10, 2017

Laura Begley Bloom was looking forward to a vacation in Fort Lauderdale but ended up making a hefty profit instead. Bloom was planning to board a Delta flight from New York City to Florida with her husband and daughter when bad…

Taxi Drivers Protest Possible Uber Expansion In NYC

This Uber Driver Made $252,000 Last Year—Here’s How He Did It

Sarah Kuta  |  April 10, 2017

You might be familiar with the concept of driving for Uber or Lyft as a side gig, but Gavin Escolar has taken this part-time job to another level.

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You Can Now Stream Thursday Night Football On Amazon

Sarah Kuta  |  April 10, 2017

Great news, sports fans. Amazon will let you stream Thursday night NFL games this fall if you’re a Prime member. Will this be the push you need to finally cut the cord with cable? You’re already streaming most of your…

Electronic Car Maker Telsa Reports Quarterly Earnings

Tesla Passes General Motors To Become Most Valuable U.S. Automaker

Jessica Suss  |  April 10, 2017

Tesla is now worth more than Ford, making it the second-largest automaker in the U.S. behind General Motors. What's behind its meteoric rise?

Clinton Global Initiative 2015 Annual Meeting - Day 2

These 8 Billionaires Are As Rich As Half The World’s Population

Jessica Suss  |  April 10, 2017

Eight billionaires around the world have as much combined wealth as half the globe's population. That's a problem, and Oxfam United wants to fix it.

Fast-Food Chicken Restaurant Chick-Fil-A Opens First Store In Manhattan

10 Ways To Spend Less Money When You Eat Out At Restaurants

Jessica Suss  |  April 7, 2017

If you like to eat out at restaurants, you know it can be expensive. But with these easy tips, you can save a bunch... and maybe go out a little more!

Apple Launches iPhone 5s And 5c In China

How To Avoid Scammers On LetGo

John Matarese  |  April 6, 2017

Instead of having a new car, one user of the LetGo phone app has lost more than $1,000, hit by the newest car-selling scam.

Dim Consumer Spending In June Suggests Stalled Economic Recovery

Thieves Are Finding New Ways To Steal Your Money With ATM Skimmers

Jessica Suss  |  April 6, 2017

Debit card skimmers are devices that thieves can use to steal your personal information when you insert a card into an ATM. Here's how to protect yourself.

It Costs Less Than You Might Think To Buy A Chick-fil-A Franchise

Megan Fenno  |  April 6, 2017

You don't need a ton of money to buy a Chick-fil-A restaurant. But, there are some stipulations franchisees must follow.

Wal-Mart Posts 21 Percent Drop In Q4 Profit

Wal-Mart Lowering Prices To Compete With Aldi

Augusta Statz  |  April 5, 2017

Wal-Mart is running a new price comparison test in at least 1,200 of its U.S. locations to close the pricing gap between its stores and Aldi's.

Some Companies Give Paid Time Off When Employees Get A New Puppy

Megan Fenno  |  April 5, 2017

These companies understand how difficult it can be when a new puppy is brought home. That's why they're offering 'paw-eternity' leave to employees.

Polo Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Is Closing Its Flagship Store On Fifth Avenue In NYC

Jessica Suss  |  April 5, 2017

Ralph Lauren joins the ranks of retailers who are downsizing—the company announced it is closing its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue in NYC.

Clinton Global Initiative 2015 Annual Meeting - Day 2

Here Are The Career Fields That Bill Gates Calls Most Promising

Haley Otman  |  April 5, 2017

Listen up, young adults: Bill Gates shared the three areas he'd consider focusing his career in if he were starting out today.

Payless Shoe Source

Payless Shoes Is Closing 400 Stores And Filing For Bankruptcy

Jessica Suss  |  April 5, 2017

Payless Shoes, the discount retailer, has just announced it is filing for bankruptcy and closing 400 of its 4,400 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

LuLaRoe Faces Lawsuit Alleging Poor Quality Leggings

Jessica Suss  |  April 4, 2017

LuLaRoe, the makers of those "buttery soft" leggings, is facing a new lawsuit. This time, it's because of alleged poor quality, and people are mad.

Amazon Holds News Conference

Amazon Starts Collecting Sales Tax In 45 States

Marie Rossiter  |  April 3, 2017

Say goodbye to tax-free shopping on Amazon. A new Amazon sales tax charge is coming to 45 states as of Saturday, April 1.

Amazon Holds News Conference

Here’s Why Amazon’s Prices Might Not Be As Good As You Think

Jessica Suss  |  April 3, 2017

A new report from Consumer Watchdog says that Amazon has been pumping up its list prices to make customers think they're getting a better deal. Not cool.

Paris

Summer Flights To Europe Have Dropped By 42 Percent

Brittany Anas  |  March 31, 2017

Now is the time to start planning your summer vacation and looking for flight deals. If you’re looking for something affordable, have you considered Europe?

This 26-Year-Old Man Is The World’s Youngest Billionaire

Jessica Suss  |  March 27, 2017

What were you doing at age 26? Probably not being valued at a net worth of $1.1 billion, like John Collison, the world's youngest billionaire.

17 Ways For Retirees To Make A Little Extra Cash

Sarah Kuta  |  March 24, 2017

Got extra time on your hands in retirement? Here are some easy ways to make a little spending money, meet people and learn something new.

Payless Shoe Source

Payless Could File For Bankruptcy Soon, Close 500 Stores

Sarah Kuta  |  March 23, 2017

Payless, the popular discount shoe retailer, is struggling and could file for bankruptcy soon. Payless may also close up to 500 stores.

Bebe

Bebe Will Close All Of Its Stores By The End Of May

Marie Rossiter  |  March 23, 2017

Bebe Stores Inc. wants to close all of its retail locations in malls and outlet markets around the country, instead focusing efforts online.

Whole Foods Is Opening Cheaper Stores And Here’s What People Have To Say About Them

Sarah Kuta  |  March 23, 2017

Whole Foods is opening a line of cheaper supermarkets called 365 by Whole Foods Market. How do these new stores stack up?

Tax Preparers Work To Meet Tomorrow's Deadline

Don’t Miss These 7 Tax Credits That Can Save You Money

Megan Fenno  |  March 22, 2017

Here are six tax credits you should be aware of if you're still working on filing your taxes. If you qualify for any of them, you could save thousands!

Find Out Which Gander Mountain Stores Are Closing In 2017

Sarah Kuta  |  March 22, 2017

Gander Mountain will close dozens of store locations across the United States in 2017. Find out if your store made the list.

University Students Celebrate Their Graduation

This Impressive Community College Has Helped 99 Percent Of Its Students Land Jobs

Sarah Kuta  |  March 21, 2017

Get a degree from this award-winning technical college in South Dakota and you’ll almost certainly find a job after graduation. The Lake Area Technical Institute in Watertown, South Dakota, is earning high marks for its sky-high job placement rate: 99…

Hiring A Babysitter Is Depressingly Expensive In These U.S. Cities

Tricia Goss  |  March 21, 2017

Whether you need a full-time nanny or just an occasional sitter for date nights, you might be in for a budget-busting surprise, depending on your location. A recent survey by UrbanSitter of 20,000 families around the U.S. uncovered the average hourly…

Aldi

15 stores this mom swears by for saving money (and what to buy)

Megan Fenno  |  March 21, 2017

With these tips and tricks, never pay full price for everyday items again. We share how to use coupons while shopping the sales and the best places to shop.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Gaining More Attention

These 3 Carbon Monoxide Alarms Are Listed As A ‘Safety Risk’ By Consumer Reports

Marie Rossiter  |  March 20, 2017

Consumer Reports found three carbon monoxide alarms that performed poorly on their tests. Therefore, these alarms got a "Don't Buy: Safety Risk" rating.

If You Were The Victim Of This $9M Scam, You Could Get Your Money Back

Sarah Kuta  |  March 20, 2017

If you were the victim of a recent telemarketing scam, you could be getting some of your money back as part of a $7.5 million settlement deal.

Dollar Tree Store

7 Genius Ways To Save At The Dollar Store This Spring

Brittany Anas  |  March 17, 2017

My mom has a knack for putting together well-balanced meals that are bursting with color and always worthy of #goodeats posts on Instagram. But a particularly memorable meal she made last summer included grilled salmon, topped with herbs she snipped…

This Woman’s Job Interview Was Canceled After She Asked About Pay And Benefits

Bridget Sharkey  |  March 17, 2017

Taylor Byrnes had a second job interview canceled after she asked the company about pay and benefits. The company has since apologized.

American Apparel's Board Removes Controversial CEO Dov Charney

These 36 Popular Retailers Are Closing Stores In 2017

Sarah Kuta  |  March 16, 2017

Things haven't been going so well for retailers in 2017. Here's a list of 15 retailers that are closing stores and locations around the United States.

Watch Out For These 5 Popular Travel Scams This Spring Break

Sarah Kuta  |  March 15, 2017

Whether you’re sitting by the pool sipping on a fruity cocktail or taking the whole family on an adventurous road trip, you want to make the most out of your spring break. Believe it or not, there are people who…

Visa Is Testing Sunglasses You Can Use To Pay For Stuff

Sarah Kuta  |  March 15, 2017

Visa recently unveiled a pair of payment-enabled sunglasses. You can use the sunglasses to pay for things—no credit card needed.

People Are Super Frustrated With Cuisinart—Here’s Why

John Matarese  |  March 14, 2017

Some customers are super frustrated with Cuisinart, which makes kitchen appliances, cooking gadgets and other products—here's why.

Macy's Reports Disappointing First Quarter Earnings

The next time you shop at Macy’s, you might notice these changes

Sarah Kuta  |  March 10, 2017

Are you a big fan of the Macy's department store? You might notice some big changes the next time you shop there.

Want To Work From Home? New Data Could Help You Convince Your Boss

Sarah Kuta  |  March 9, 2017

New research from Gallup could help you convince your boss to let you work from home three to four days a week.

Scam Alert: Don’t Return Calls Or Texts From These Numbers

Sarah Kuta  |  March 8, 2017

Scam alert: Don't return suspicious calls or texts from strange area codes. They're trying to fool you into paying a high phone bill.

NYSE To Delist RadioShack Shares As Electronics Retailer Continues To Struggle

RadioShack Is Closing 200 Stores—Here’s What You Need To Know

Sarah Kuta  |  March 8, 2017

RadioShack is closing 200 stores nationwide as its parent company prepares to file for bankruptcy. RadioShack locations had "Store Closing" signs.

LuLaRoe Admits They Know Why Leggings Are Tearing

Brittany Anas  |  March 7, 2017

The company reportedly has known about the problem for a while now, but says there’s not much they can do to remedy it.

Fed Chair Janet Yellen Gives NYU Commencement Speech At Yankee Stadium

These Are The 10 Most Expensive Colleges In The Country

Sarah Kuta  |  March 7, 2017

These are the top 10 most expensive colleges in the country this year. When you combine tuition, fees and room and board you get a hefty price tag.

Dinner

Delta Is Now Serving Free Meals On Flights

Megan Fenno  |  March 6, 2017

in-flight meals have made a comeback. On March 1, Delta Airlines began offering meals at no additional cost to passengers on select flights.

Looking For A Job? Now You Can Search On Facebook

Sarah Kuta  |  March 6, 2017

You can search for jobs using Facebook's new "Jobs" feature, which rolled out last month. Apply to jobs near you while you scroll your news feed.

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