Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Most Americans want student loan payment pause extended until 2023, poll shows
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
Resuming student loan payments without debt forgiveness would be 'disastrous,' Democrats warn
Prominent Democratic lawmakers are calling on the president to cancel student debt before federal student loan payments resume in May.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
40% of millennials say credit card debt is their biggest financial setback, survey finds
A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.
You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
Peloton stock tanks on bike production halt report, company says claims are false
Peloton shares got pummeled Thursday on reports it is pausing bike production, leading the company to issue an evening statement denying the claims.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
More Macy’s stores will permanently close this year
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Breakfast anytime at 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg
FOX 5's Wisdom Martin visited the 'Day & Night Cereal Bar' in Clarksburg where they have gone beyond just putting cereal in a bowl!
Housing inventory shortages drive seller's market in November, Redfin reports
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Final child tax credit payments issued as Manchin pulls support for Build Back Better
The Build Back Better bill is a $1.7 trillion social safety net that includes investments in climate change, health care and child care, which includes expanding child tax credit (CTC) payments through 2022.
Single Americans would rather buy a home than pay for a wedding, survey finds
Unmarried Americans are prioritizing homeownership over paying for a wedding, according to a new survey.
Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.