Biden administration has canceled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next

The Biden Administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.

Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees

Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.

Plastics producers, packagers fight back against push to boost recycling with new fee

States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement.

Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

Menlo Park-based Robinhood goes public with a tumble and sharp swings

Shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. slumped 8.4% in their first day of trading on the Nasdaq from their initial price of $38. It was a disappointing performance after the offering was already priced at the low end of its expected range.

Restaurant, hospitality workers quit at record rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

According to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers have been leaving their jobs at restaurants and hotels at the highest rate in decades.

What credit score do you need for a mortgage?

There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.

78% of homeowners didn't refinance their mortgage in the past year, survey finds: Why you should do it now

Mortgage refinancing is a smart move right now thanks to low average rates, but millions of homeowners still haven't taken advantage of this opportunity, according to a new Zillow survey.

Tuna suit: Subway seeks to dismiss case, says lab confirms there is indeed tuna

Subway restaurants called the no-tuna claim “frivolous” and said the women offered no facts to support their claims in an effort to end the ongoing lawsuit.