Noncompete agreements would be banned under FTC rule; legal challenges likely

Noncompete agreements would be banned under FTC rule; legal challenges likely

The Federal Trade Commission has made a significant move by voting to prohibit the enforcement of noncompete agreements among employees, aiming to eliminate barriers to job mobility and wage growth.

The Federal Trade Commission has made a significant move by voting to prohibit the enforcement of noncompete agreements among employees, aiming to eliminate barriers to job mobility and wage growth.

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

Express filed for bankruptcy Monday and announced dozens of the fashion retailer’s stores would be closing.

These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies

These iconic restaurants are all owned by the same companies

While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.

While we all recognize popular chain restaurants by their name alone, many of them are actually grouped together and owned by just a small number of restaurant groups in the U.S. Here’s a look.

How often does the IRS audit?

How often does the IRS audit?

While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.

While the IRS accepts most tax returns, there are certain mistakes to avoid that may prompt the agency to take a closer look at your documents.

Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared

Here are the major U.S. restaurant chains that have disappeared

These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.

These restaurants of your childhood were iconic, until they weren't. Several well-known chains – some decades old – have faced tough times that resulted in bankruptcy.

Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled

Biden announces a fresh round of $7.5 billion in student loans canceled

The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.

The latest round of cancellations targets $7.4 billion of student loans for 277,000 borrowers, the Department of Education said in a statement.

Caitlin Clark nearing 8-figure deal with Nike which includes signature shoe: Report

Caitlin Clark nearing 8-figure deal with Nike which includes signature shoe: Report

Caitlin Clark's college deal with Nike expired at the conclusion of the women's college basketball season last week. But the show brand apparently did not want to let her go.

Caitlin Clark's college deal with Nike expired at the conclusion of the women's college basketball season last week. But the show brand apparently did not want to let her go.

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers

Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers

Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.

Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.

Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy

Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy

Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.

Red Lobster is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy to relieve financial pressures that have weighed on the company.

Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year

Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.

How you can protest your property appraisal
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How you can protest your property appraisal

Property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes in recent weeks on the heels of federal Tax Day. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many property owners will get a chance to argue how much they should pay.

Property tax appraisals have been arriving in millions of mailboxes in recent weeks on the heels of federal Tax Day. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says many property owners will get a chance to argue how much they should pay.

Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey

Many student loan borrowers missing opportunity to find debt relief in SAVE plan: survey

Roughly 3 in 4 borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey said.

Roughly 3 in 4 borrowers who make $75,000 or less annually and would benefit from the SAVE plan are not currently enrolled in the plan, a recent Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) survey said.

The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow

The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow

For buyers seeking affordability, Zillow's study shows the 25 most affordable areas throughout the country.

For buyers seeking affordability, Zillow's study shows the 25 most affordable areas throughout the country.

‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges

‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges

Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.

Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits

Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits

Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.

Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.