Retailers Dick's and Walmart take harder line against guns
Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart took steps Wednesday to restrict gun sales, adding two retail heavyweights to the growing rift between corporate America and the gun lobby.
Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart took steps Wednesday to restrict gun sales, adding two retail heavyweights to the growing rift between corporate America and the gun lobby.
Illinois official warns of tax return fraud, scams as deadline nears
A southern Illinois prosecutor is warning the public about identity theft and other scams associated with April's tax deadline.
A southern Illinois prosecutor is warning the public about identity theft and other scams associated with April's tax deadline.
5 ways Americans cheat on their taxes
A majority of folks truly want to pay the right and fair amount of tax despite grumblings in the media and Washington.
A majority of folks truly want to pay the right and fair amount of tax despite grumblings in the media and Washington.
New Samsung phone: Nicer camera, static design, higher price
Samsung unveiled new smartphones with largely unchanged designs and incremental improvements such as a better camera - accompanied by a second annual price increase for many customers.
Samsung unveiled new smartphones with largely unchanged designs and incremental improvements such as a better camera - accompanied by a second annual price increase for many customers.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are hiring at Magnolia
Dust off that resume, “Fixer Upper” fans, because Chip and Joanna Gaines are officially hiring.
Dust off that resume, “Fixer Upper” fans, because Chip and Joanna Gaines are officially hiring.
Gas prices offer relief, but it may not last for long
Drivers are getting a break at the pump, as gas prices pull back from early February highs. But the trend may be cut short with spring approaching.
Drivers are getting a break at the pump, as gas prices pull back from early February highs. But the trend may be cut short with spring approaching.
Cadbury hiring chocolate taste testers
Chocoholics, it’s your lucky day — you could now be paid to eat chocolate for a living.
Chocoholics, it’s your lucky day — you could now be paid to eat chocolate for a living.
Amazon to deliver groceries from Whole Foods for Prime members
Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods. The online retail giant plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon's $99-a-year Prime membership.
Amazon is bringing its speedy delivery to Whole Foods. The online retail giant plans to roll out two-hour delivery at the organic grocer this year to those who pay for Amazon's $99-a-year Prime membership.
Dow industrials drop another 1,000 points as selling spreads
Stocks plunged again Thursday, and for the second time in four days the Dow Jones industrial average sank more than 1,000 points.
Stocks plunged again Thursday, and for the second time in four days the Dow Jones industrial average sank more than 1,000 points.
Sears lays off 220 workers, primarily at Hoffman Estates headquarters
Sears Holdings Corp. says it's laying off 220 workers primarily at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois as it struggles to turn around its ailing business.
Sears Holdings Corp. says it's laying off 220 workers primarily at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois as it struggles to turn around its ailing business.
Last Blockbuster in Texas closes its doors
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
4 ways to lower the heating bill this winter
Experts say you can easily reduce heating costs by dropping the temperature on your thermostat.
Experts say you can easily reduce heating costs by dropping the temperature on your thermostat.
Starbucks to give workers raises, stock grants due to tax law
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock grants this year, citing recent changes to the tax law.
NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is giving its U.S. workers pay raises and stock grants this year, citing recent changes to the tax law.
Apple to add 20K jobs, pay $38B US tax bill to repatriate cash
Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday said it will create 20,000 new jobs and establish a new U.S.-based campus as part of $350 billion in new "direct contribution" to the economy.
Apple (AAPL) on Wednesday said it will create 20,000 new jobs and establish a new U.S.-based campus as part of $350 billion in new "direct contribution" to the economy.
How the IRS may mess up your paycheck this year
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
Guns or marijuana? Gun-owning pot smokers must choose one or the other
The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana - and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump - in a potentially uncomfortable position.
The federal government says grass and guns don't mix, and that is putting gun owners who use marijuana - and the strongly pro-gun-rights administration of President Donald Trump - in a potentially uncomfortable position.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donates $33 million to help send 1,000 Dreamers to college
With his newly minted title as the world’s richest person, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos announced on Friday that he is donating a piece of his $108 billion fortune to fund 1,000 college scholarships for “Dreamers.”
With his newly minted title as the world’s richest person, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos announced on Friday that he is donating a piece of his $108 billion fortune to fund 1,000 college scholarships for “Dreamers.”
Toyota, Honda add 1M vehicles to Takata air bag recalls
Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 1 million additional vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective and potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators.
Toyota and Honda are recalling more than 1 million additional vehicles in the U.S. to replace defective and potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators.
Zagat survey shows many people would like restaurants to abolish tipping
Figures from a survey on dining trends show many people would like the practice of tipping your servers to end.
Figures from a survey on dining trends show many people would like the practice of tipping your servers to end.
4 things you'll most likely pay more for in 2018: airfare, houses, groceries and college
If you're trying to budget for the new year, you might want to take a few price hikes into consideration.
If you're trying to budget for the new year, you might want to take a few price hikes into consideration.