Paying off debt is top priority for many consumers in 2023: survey

Seventy-four percent of respondents said that cost of living increases impacted their spending decisions for 2023. However, 36% said they still planned to prioritize paying off debt.

Secure 2.0 Act: Student loan payments will count toward 401(K) matching contributions

The Secure Act 2.0 will let companies make 401(k) employer matches based on employees’ qualified student loan payments, beginning in 2024. Here’s how to pay down student loan debt quickly.

Dave & Buster’s co-founder James ‘Buster’ Corley dead at 72

One of the co-founders of the popular restaurant-arcade chain Dave & Buster’s, James “Buster” Corley, was found dead in his Texas home on Monday, the company announced.

San Francisco's Salesforce to lay off 10% of employees, close some offices

Salesforce said it's laying off about 10% of its employees and closing some offices, as the company hired too many during the pandemic when things were looking good.

Arizona raises minimum wage by $1.05, but will it help? An economic expert weighs in

Some small businesses in Arizona say they've already been paying above minimum wage despite the state raising it by $1.05 this year so that they can retain good employees.

Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation

This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.

How to get a personal loan

If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.

Hershey sued for allegedly selling lead and cadmium-filled dark chocolate

A New York man filed a class action lawsuit against Pennsylvania-based Hershey for selling dark chocolate filled with lead and cadmium, according to reports.

Virginia minimum wage to increase to $12 starting Jan. 1; DC's Initiative 82 going into effect in 2023

The minimum wage in Virginia will increase to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, and D.C.'s recently passed Initiative 82 will go into effect in 2023, raising the minimum wage for tipped workers to $6 an hour.

Some families going into debt to visit Walt Disney World, new study finds

A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.

New year's financial resolutions: Americans plan to take caution in 2023

New Year’s financial resolutions include saving more money and paying down debt, according to a survey by Fidelity Investments. Here’s how to keep your finances on track in 2023.

Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation

U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.