What are Summer Fridays? Experts say this workplace perk is on the decline
Summer Fridays were once seen as an easy and popular way to boost employee morale. So why are they seemingly on the decline?
Experts say Red Lobster's shrimp excuse is 'smoke screen' for real problems
The chain is auctioning 50-plus locations across the nation.
TJ Maxx, Marshalls parent equipping employees with body cameras to stop theft
TJX Companies, the parent of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, has equipped loss prevention associates with body cameras over the past year to deter theft, de-escalate incidents, and enhance store safety, with footage shared only with law enforcement or by subpoena.
Flavor Flav orders every Red Lobster menu item to support seafood chain
Amid news of Red Lobster’s bankruptcy, Flavor Flav ordered everything off the menu to support the chain and save its famous cheddar biscuits.
Borrowers urged to apply for Navient's private student loan forgiveness
The Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) launched a campaign to raise awareness of Navient's discharge program for certain borrowers seeking relief because their school lied to them.
Dollar Tree exploring sale of Family Dollar brand
Discount store company Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is exploring a potential sale of its struggling Family Dollar brand and has retained JPMorgan Chase to lead a review of the business.
CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't
The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.
Spotify raising US prices for premium plans, again
The Sweden-based audio streaming giant announced Monday it is raising prices for its premium plans in the U.S. once again, after increasing subscription fees nearly a year ago.
Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Why are fast food prices out of control?
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka is looking into why fast food prices seem to be out of control and leading consumers to consider it a "luxury".
Fast food considered 'luxury' to consumers due to increase in prices: survey
Nearly 80% of consumers are considering fast food a "luxury" because of a continuous increase in prices, according to a new Lending Tree survey.
Social Security recipients will get one less payment in June – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will miss a payment in June.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Home insurance rates have surged nearly 40% since 2019 – but they're rising fastest in these states
Rising home insurance premiums are the latest squeeze on homeownership.
Walgreens joins Target, Walmart in announcing summer price cuts
Walgreens is lowering prices on products, joining other retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon who have announced similar plans to lure in more cost-conscious shoppers.
Dollar Tree says it's moving into some 99 Cents Only stores
Dollar Tree said it acquired leases for 170 locations of 99 Cents Only stores and will reopen under the Dollar Tree brand.
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal, plus $5.4 billion in debt
ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.