TGI Fridays closing dozens of underperforming restaurants nationwide

TGI Fridays is set to undergo a significant transformation, including the closure of dozens of underperforming stores nationwide and the sale of eight corporate-owned restaurants in the Northeast.

US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor

It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.

Here's how you can make your 2024 financial goals a reality

Higher living costs are why Americans think it will be more challenging to meet financial goals next year, but many are taking steps to make sure they don't miss the mark, a recent survey said.

These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances

The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.

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.

Forecasting 2024 U.S. housing market
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Real estate expert Uri Man joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss home affordability levels across the U.S. in 2024.

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.

Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study

Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.

Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study

Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.

Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey

More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.

Mint Mobile informs customers about a security data breach

The wireless provider known for its affordable cell phone plans alerted customers via email that their personal information may have been stolen.

'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.

New York files lawsuit against SiriusXM, alleging company made it tough to cancel subscriptions

Attorney General Letitia James’ office said that an investigation into customer complaints found that SiriusXM allegedly forced subscribers into lengthy interactions with agents trained to avoid accepting cancellation requests.

Analyzing stock market shifts as year winds down
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Garro Ellis of Moneywise Wealth Management joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the ebbs and flows of the stock market as the year winds down.