What is 'coffee badging'? New trend a response to 'return-to-work'

Many employees who miss remote work are taking part in a trend called "coffee badging." So-called coffee badgers come to work, grab a coffee and leave, earning their "badge" for showing up.

Home heating prices are down a little: Here's how much you'll spend this winter

Overall winter heating prices are expected to be flat or a little cheaper than last year, but it depends on where you live and what you use to heat your home.

Credit card delinquency rates and balances are on the rise

Credit card delinquency rates and balances increased in Q2 2023 amid a high interest-rate environment. But there are many ways to pay off debt quickly.

It's getting too expensive to have fun, survey finds

A recent poll reveals that some people are spending more money now on entertainment since before the pandemic.

IRS to test free online tax-filing platform in 13 US states

The IRS will test drive a new online free-file tax return platform in 2024, an idea that has generated both support and criticism for years.

Here's how many autoworkers have been laid off by Detroit's Big Three due to UAW strike

As the UAW strike continues, there are 34,000 members striking against Detroit's Big Three. Meanwhile, Ford, Stellantis, and General Motors have laid off thousands of workers as there's no end in sight to the strike.

Israel-Hamas war: Expert weighs in on economy
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The latest war in the Middle East is both a historical tragedy and an ongoing humanitarian crisis, triggering fears of what a a wider conflict could mean for the world economy. LiveNOW's Cael Lajara spoke about implications of the conflict with Dr. Stuart Gabriel, a finance professor at UCLA. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way

The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.

Reese's under scrutiny as sweepstakes promotion raises legal concerns

Reese’s may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups.

Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Biden talks green energy and jobs in Pennsylvania again. But will his message break through?

The president will be in Philadelphia to announce that it will be one of the regional hubs selected to produce and deliver hydrogen fuel that can run factories, ports and other facilities.

Is tipping at a tipping point?
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Traditionally, 15 percent was an average tip, with 20 percent for excellent service. Now, the suggested tips on many restaurant bills include 22 percent, 25 percent and even 30 percent. As FOX News correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports, it's a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again

Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.

IRS: Microsoft may owe nearly $30 billion in back taxes

The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.