What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
Buy-now, pay-later plans and 'ghost debt'
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as ?ghost debt? or ?phantom debt? ? stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as ?ghost debt? or ?phantom debt? ? stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
Reports: McDonald's planning $5 meal deal to win back customers
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
McDonald's is reportedly introducing a $5 meal deal in an effort to attract customers deterred by recent price increases.
Planet Fitness hiking new membership prices for first time since 1998
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
Planet Fitness is raising its membership prices following a period of market testing and weaker financial performance, while also planning to test higher prices for its premium Black Card membership amidst a challenging economic environment.
More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.
Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.
Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.
TikTok files lawsuit to stop sale
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance has filed a lawsuit against a law forcing the company to sell the platform or face a ban in the US. Tim Edgar is a professor of practice of computer science at Brown University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance has filed a lawsuit against a law forcing the company to sell the platform or face a ban in the US. Tim Edgar is a professor of practice of computer science at Brown University joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss.
How will Apple deal with antitrust challenges?
MarketWatch reporter Jon Swartz joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest with Apple, after the DOJ unveiled its antitrust case against the tech giant earlier this year.
MarketWatch reporter Jon Swartz joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest with Apple, after the DOJ unveiled its antitrust case against the tech giant earlier this year.
High-end California market Erewhon selling ice balls for $32
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
Erewhon Market in Los Angeles has sparked debate and attention with its new $32 bag of specialty ice, a product that aligns with the store's reputation for premium-priced items like $20 raw milk and $19 smoothies.
A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.
'$16 burger': Viral 1996 ad predicts today’s high cost of living
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Ongoing high inflation has caused the price of many goods including food, vacations, houses and cars to surge in price.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Mother’s Day 2024: Best deals and freebies to treat mom
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
Many restaurants and eateries are offering enticing free Mother's Day deals and freebies to make your celebration both delicious and economical.
Building panic rooms, bunkers: The 1% are anxious as 2024 election approaches
Bill Rigdon, CEO of Building Consensus Inc., noted a surge in demand from elite clients for building security services due to growing concerns about civil unrest and election uncertainty, according to FOX Business.
Bill Rigdon, CEO of Building Consensus Inc., noted a surge in demand from elite clients for building security services due to growing concerns about civil unrest and election uncertainty, according to FOX Business.
Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
These are the brands consumers are avoiding as inflation remains high
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
Several big brands and chains are feeling the pinch as consumers drift away from their products as costs remain elevated.
Tax refunds left unclaimed from 2020 will expire later this month
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.
The IRS says about a billion dollars in unclaimed tax refunds from 2020 will expire later this month.