Companies dump office space as work-from-home becomes more common

Companies dump office space as work-from-home becomes more common

COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.

COVID-19 has brought us many new normals: Facemasks, a never-ending shortage of Clorox wipes, and perhaps the biggest change for many -- working remotely.

Employees on hook for every penny during payroll tax holiday

Employees on hook for every penny during payroll tax holiday

If you make less than six figures at work, you could see larger paychecks for the rest of the year. A payroll tax deferral officially started on September 1.

If you make less than six figures at work, you could see larger paychecks for the rest of the year. A payroll tax deferral officially started on September 1.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

COVID-19 pandemic drives up values of used cars

COVID-19 pandemic drives up values of used cars

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new car, now maybe the time to take a serious look at selling or trading in your current vehicle.  Used car values are way up, and it’s due in part to the pandemic. 

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a new car, now maybe the time to take a serious look at selling or trading in your current vehicle.  Used car values are way up, and it’s due in part to the pandemic. 

Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam

Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam

Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.

Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines adding, restoring flights in October

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

United Airlines is adding new and returning routes in October, allowing the airline to fly 40% of its full flight schedule compared to the previous year, a 6% increase compared to what it plans to fly in September.

Scammers targeting elderly with phone calls posing as DOJ officials, agency says

Scammers targeting elderly with phone calls posing as DOJ officials, agency says

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has received multiple reports of scammers posing as department officials calling elderly residents in order to obtain personal information from them.

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has received multiple reports of scammers posing as department officials calling elderly residents in order to obtain personal information from them.

Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires

Hyundai, Kia recall over 500,000 vehicles due to leaks that can cause engine fires

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a brake fluid leak that could cause engine fires. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from 2014 and 2015.

Target's car seat trade-in program is back this month

Target's car seat trade-in program is back this month

You'll then be given a coupon for 20% a brand new car seat, stroller or select baby gear item.

You'll then be given a coupon for 20% a brand new car seat, stroller or select baby gear item.

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.

Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees

Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees

Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.

Car wash for shopping carts sanitizes for under a penny per buggy

Car wash for shopping carts sanitizes for under a penny per buggy

Adam Labadie lost his job in the wake of the pandemic, so he spent the last five-months launching a new business and building a machine to sanitize shopping carts. His invention has now caught the attention of major grocery chains.

Adam Labadie lost his job in the wake of the pandemic, so he spent the last five-months launching a new business and building a machine to sanitize shopping carts. His invention has now caught the attention of major grocery chains.