Teachers union reaches 'landmark settlement' in student loan forgiveness lawsuit against Betsy Devos

The settlement reached in the Weingarten v. Devos lawsuit will hold the Education Department responsible for changes to the PSLF program. It also discharged nearly $400,000 worth of student loans for the 8 plaintiffs involved.

Federal student loan payments to resume soon

Payments must resume and interest rates will be reinstalled on student loans on January 31, 2022, despite many borrowers still being in tight financial situations.

Regulators seek answers from Tesla over lack of recall

In a letter to Tesla, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told the electric car maker Tuesday that it must recall vehicles if an over-the-internet update deals with a safety defect.

Local businesses ready to score as San Francisco set to host Giants-Dodgers Game 5
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Giants fans were ready to celebrate a win Tuesday, but the Dodgers stayed alive, forcing a Game 5 in San Francisco Thursday night. Businesses are happy to host watch parties and will be raking in much-needed dough after the pandemic ruined last year's season.

Southwest Airlines meltdown: More than 2,000 flights canceled since Friday

Southwest Airlines chaos continued into Tuesday. Over the weekend, Southwest canceled some 2,400 flights, including more than 435 on Monday; leaving hundreds of thousands of people stranded or seriously delayed.  

Boeing mandates COVID-19 vaccine for employees

The Boeing Co. has told employees they must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or possibly be fired.

How to get out of a real estate agent contract

Getting out of a contract with a Realtor or real estate agent is possible but can lead to early termination fees. Here’s what you need to know.

Some consumers to spend more post-pandemic, including on home improvements, survey finds

More than a quarter of Americans who plan to increase their post-pandemic spending want to take on a home improvement project, according to a new survey. Here are some ways to pay for renovations.

Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes

Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.

Homebuyers can expect higher inventory, more choices this fall, Realtor.com finds: Tips for buying now

Owning a home may be easier this fall with increased inventory, according to Realtor.com data. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, here's how to find the right home and type of loan for you.