Second Florida school tax ‘holiday’ starts Monday

A top retail-industry official is optimistic businesses will get a boost when Florida for the first time offers a back-to-school tax "holiday" as students return from the winter break.

SmileDirectClub ends operations, halts treatments after filing bankruptcy

SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy protection while reporting nearly $900 million in debt. The company is shutting down its operations after being unable to secure funding to keep it afloat, leaving customers with many questions and very few answers.

Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr

Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.

Flood insurance rates skyrocket for Florida homeowners

While home and car insurance bills surge in Florida, the federal government is driving up the cost of flood insurance, which consumer advocates warn could force people to drop the coverage, which is required by most mortgage companies.

'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024

A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.

Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day

The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."

Temu accuses Shein of using 'mafia-style intimidation' of suppliers to restrict its growth

A complaint filed in federal court claims Shein called suppliers it believes to be working with Temu to its offices, detaining them for hours, seizing their phones and threatening to impose penalties for doing business with its rival.

McDonald’s brings adult Happy Meals with nostalgic McNugget Buddies

After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.

Here's what ‘job cuffing’ is and how to avoid it

The recent trend has workers sticking it out at their jobs a little longer before searching for the next great opportunity.

Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores

Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry acknowledged the nationwide problem but said the electronics retailer has not experienced the significant loss competitors have thanks to its strategy of higher staffing levels, security, and full-service check-outs.