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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA hosts session on how to land an internship
NASA held a virtual seminar on how to get an internship with the space agency.
NASA held a virtual seminar on how to get an internship with the space agency.
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.
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.
There’s no universal minimum credit score needed for a mortgage, but a better credit score will give you more options.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates creep up from near-record lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
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.
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.
What are property taxes? A guide for first-time home buyers
Property taxes affect your total cost of home ownership, and they vary depending on where you live.
Property taxes affect your total cost of home ownership, and they vary depending on where you live.
Walmart to pay 100% of college tuition, books for associates with $1B investment
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
Walmart launched an updated version of its Live Better U education program and will pay 100% of college tuition and books for its associates.
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.
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.
Today's mortgage rates mark sixth consecutive week below 3% | July 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for July 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for July 27, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Today's mortgage refinance rates hold strong at 180-day lows | July 27, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 27, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 27, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Average personal loan interest rate is 9.58%, Fed reports, but you may qualify for a lower rate
Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt or finance an unexpected expense. To get the lowest rates for your situation, it's important to shop around and compare loan terms across online lenders.
Personal loans are often used to pay off high-interest credit card debt or finance an unexpected expense. To get the lowest rates for your situation, it's important to shop around and compare loan terms across online lenders.
Biden extends mortgage relief: What it means for you
The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners with mortgages backed by the federal government.
The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners with mortgages backed by the federal government.
Jerome Powell believes high inflation is temporary – how are interest rates affected?
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rising inflation is temporary. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says rising inflation is temporary. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Mortgage rates sank from 5% to 3% since 2018: Why you should refinance now
Mortgage interest rates dipped below 3% for a 30-year loan, which is good news for consumers. Current mortgage borrowers and prospective homeowners alike can benefit from today's mortgage rate environment.
Mortgage interest rates dipped below 3% for a 30-year loan, which is good news for consumers. Current mortgage borrowers and prospective homeowners alike can benefit from today's mortgage rate environment.
Mortgage refinance rates end the week with a nose-dive | July 23, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 23, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 23, 2021, which are mostly down from yesterday.
San Francisco-based Twitter posts strong second quarter results, shares jump
Twitter on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the second quarter thanks to growing advertising demand across all geographic regions and types of ad products.
Twitter on Thursday posted stronger-than-expected earnings for the second quarter thanks to growing advertising demand across all geographic regions and types of ad products.