Best Buy will close stores on Thanksgiving 2021
Best Buy has announced it will be closing its doors on Thanksgiving 2021, following suit with Target and Walmart which made similar announcements earlier this year.
Brood X creating a car-wash business boom
While you may be tired of cicadas, people who own car washes are not.
United offers flight attendants extra pay, vacation for proof of COVID-19 vaccination
United Airlines announced it will offer flight attendants extra vacation days or pay for proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Bethesda chocolate shop selling chocolate covered cicada treats
A Bethesda chocolate shop is leaning into the arrival of Brood X by selling a new treat - chocolate covered cicadas.
Amazon sets Prime Day dates for June
Amazon has announced the dates for its annual Prime Day for 2021.
Is the mortgage refinance boom ending? What to consider now
Refinancing your mortgage could still make sense, even as interest rates gradually rise.
Bitcoin value cut in half as cryptocurrencies tumble in weekend slide
Prices began to tumble last week as the US and China signaled potential crypto crackdowns.
Airbnb customers upset, complaining about expensive cleaning fees
Short-term vacation rentals are booming as people look to travel. They offer easy booking for customers and a host of options – all from a cell phone or computer. However, some travelers are being vocal – disappointed by extra costs that are adding up – specifically with Airbnb.
Bank of America to raise minimum hourly wage to $25 by 2025
Bank of America employees making less than $25 an hour can expect a pay raise in the next four years.
5 surefire ways to get out of debt in 2021
If you want to aggressively tackle your debt, you'll need strategies that move the needle.
McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores
McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Find out why prices are on the rise in the DC area
Prices are rising. Shoppers are worried. Economists – not so much.
Rare lobster saved from being dinner at Red Lobster: 'One in every 30 million'
This is one lucky lobster.
Alleged DC-area pastor charged with fraudulently obtaining $1.5M PPP loan
An alleged D.C.-area pastor is in trouble – arrested for wire fraud after federal investigators say he filed false tax documents to obtain a $1.5 million dollar Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.
9-year-old Stafford girl carrying on family cake tradition
A 9-year-old Stafford girl is carrying on a family tradition while making money along the way.
Researchers launch study on whether Apple Watch, iPhones can detect illnesses like COVID-19
A study to test out if Apple Watches and iPhones can detect certain illnesses, such as COVID-19, is accepting participants in the Seattle area.
Coinbase stock jumps in Nasdaq debut
Shares of the San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange, which trade under the ticker COIN, opened for trading at $381 apiece, giving the company a valuation of about $99.5 billion.
Nike launches shoe refurbishment program with focus on saving the environment
The company plans to reduce its waste footprint with the campaign
Paying rent with a personal loan: What to know
If you’ve fallen behind on rent, a personal loan can help you catch up. Learn how to find the best rates and repayment terms on your personal loan.