San Francisco kicks off holiday shopping season in Union Square

With the lighting of the tree in Union Square San Francisco has kicked off the start of the holiday shopping season. The holiday spirit is in full swing in San Francisco's Union Square.

Cryptocurrency exchange FTX CEO apologizes as SEC investigates company

The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange apologized after it became public that the Bay Area native's company was under investigation.

Holiday tree lighting ceremony held in San Francisco Union Square

It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but in San Francisco there was a "three, two, one" countdown in Union Square to light the Macy's Holiday Tree. 

Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks

“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.

Student loan refund checks on their way to millions: Here's what to do if you don't benefit

As Biden’s student loan forgiveness program faces legal battles, refund checks are being sent to borrowers who paid down their loans during the pandemic payment pause.

Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed

Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot. 

Personal loan interest rates at near-record gap with credit cards, boosting savings opportunity

The interest rate on personal loans is much lower than the one on credit cards, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here’s how you can use these lower interest rates to pay down debt.

Victoria's Secret to buy online lingerie startup Adore Me for $400M

Adore Me, a lingerie startup known for its wide array of sizes, offers “Home Try-On” and monthly subscription options.

Biden administration relaxes rules for student debt forgiveness

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona called it a “monumental step" that will make it faster and simpler to get debt relief.