3 in 4 Americans think tipping has gotten out of control, survey finds

Most Americans are getting tired of tipping and admit they only do it because they feel like they have to, according to a recent survey by WalletHub.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Cheetos literally 'flaming hot': Bags of chips on fire at San Pablo Foodmaxx

A Foodmaxx in San Pablo was evacuated Friday evening after a fire broke out in their snack aisle, engulfing several bags of Cheetos in flames, bringing a whole new meaning to the brand's ‘Flamin’ Hot' version.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Linda Bean, granddaughter of retailer LL Bean and GOP activist, dies at 82

Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean, as well as a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and GOP activist, has died.

State Farm not renewing some 72,000 policies when they expire due to risk

State Farm California's largest property/casualty insurer, selling to one in every four homes, has announced that it will not renew some 72,000 policies when they expire. The reason: in State Farm's opinion, those homes are too risky to insure

Reddit goes public: Why now?

Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."

Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants

Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.

Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024

Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.

Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy

Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.

Insurance reform: More competition or higher rates?

California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes. 

McDonald's outages reported at stores worldwide – here's what to know

McDonald’s suffered system outages at locations around the world on Friday morning, with some stores closing and others back up and running.