Applebee’s franchisee worker fired over email speculating longer hours, low pay

Applebee’s has confirmed that an employee of a Missouri-based franchisee has been fired after sending an email speculating that high gas prices and the end of pandemic stimulus money would force employees to work longer hours for lower pay.

Arizona dispensary says if bill decriminalizing marijuana becomes law, it will help their business

The U.S. House passed legislation, now it heads to the Senate where it's expected to face steep opposition. If it does pass, what would it mean for dispensaries in Arizona, since marijuana is already legal here? FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the details.

How much does a personal loan affect your credit score?

How much a personal loan affects your credit score depends on your unique financial situation. Learn more.

Corn could be the answer to high gas prices

Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.

Nearly 70% of medical debt in collections will be removed from credit reports, bureaus say

The major credit bureaus have updated their rules for sending medical bills to collections, which is expected to remove nearly 70% of medical collections debt from credit reports.

5-year variable rate student loans dip back below 6%

The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

SoFi CEO urges Biden to cancel $10,000 in student loan debt, restart payments

SoFi CEO Anthony Noto is calling on the Biden administration to resume federal student loan repayment and provide $10,000 in student debt relief for distressed borrowers.

Walmart to end cigarette sales in certain stores, markets

Walmart announced it will end cigarette sales at select U.S. store locations, but didn't disclose how many stores would be impacted. The move comes after Walmart banned cigarette sales to any customers under the age of 21 in 2019.

Arizona House approves business property tax cut

The Arizona House has approved a bill in a party-line vote that would give businesses a big property tax break.

How your student loans could be impacted by the Fed rate hike

Variable student loan rates are likely to rise after the Federal Reserve's March interest rate increases. This could mean higher monthly loan payments for some current borrowers.