Business
Madigan Announces Multistate Settlement with MoneyGram
Ill. Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems Inc. resolving a multistate investigation that focused on complaints from consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers.
Is that Credit Card with the Annual Fee Really Worth It?
The biggest months for adding and dropping credit cards are December, January, and February so now's the time to make sure that $95 annual fee is really worth it.
Burn Resigns as Fourth Ward Alderman, Takes Job in Private Sector
It looks like a special election is in the near future thanks to a vacancy left opened by Will Burns who resigned as alderman of Chicago’s fourth ward.
Gas prices volatile, but remain low
Though the average U.S. price for a gallon of gasoline went up by a fraction of a cent, retail prices remain at their lowest in six years, market reports show.
Black Americans made big strides in the Job market in 2015
WASHINGTON - Black Americans made big strides in the job market in 2015, achieving their lowest unemployment rate since before the recession.
New CBS Entertainment Chief Vows More Prime-Time Diversity
PASADENA, Calif. — CBS is committed to increasing the diversity of its prime-time series, the network’s new programming chief said, offering himself as evidence.
Almost 300,000 New Jobs in December
American employers added a robust 292,000 jobs in December, suggesting the U.S. economy is so far defying global weakness and growing solidly.
Kraft-Heinz Deal Part of Record Year for Mergers
Companies around the world spent a record $5.04 trillion on acquisitions in 2015, according to Dealogic, as slow worldwide economic growth and low interest rates pushed companies to combine forces.
Why You Should Consider Freezing Your Credit Reports
Freeze your credit reports before you get burned. That's the message from security experts, consumer advocates and some state Attorneys General. They say more people should consider a credit freeze as a way to block identity thieves from opening new credit cards and other accounts in your name. They recommend a freeze even if your identity hasn't been stolen.
Small Businesses in Limbo as Congress Debates Tax Break
Small business owners are on edge as they wait to see if Congress will approve a big increase in the tax break they get to buy new equipment.
Yahoo Up on Report of Possible Sale of Internet Business
Shares of Yahoo are up sharply on a report that the company will discuss the sale of its Internet business. The Wall Street Journal reported late earlier this month that the board of Yahoo Inc. is meeting to talk about what shape the company will take going forward. The article, citing anonymous sources, says private equity firms are among those looking at Yahoo's websites.
Toyota Harbors Big Ambitions for "Partner Robot" Business
TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. is harboring big ambitions to become a significant player in the growing market for robots that help the elderly and other people get around in everyday life.
Genetically Modified Salmon OK'd for Human Consumption in U.S.
WASHINGTON— The Food and Drug Administration this month approved genetically modified salmon, the first such altered animal allowed for human consumption in the United States.
