A terminal diagnosis brings immense emotional strain, but the looming question of outstanding debt adds a crushing financial burden for families. We examine the legal realities of debt inheritance, offering crucial strategies for protection and peace of mind.
A Foxboro woman's two-year struggle with a defective high-end oven underscores the enduring power of state consumer protection laws, even after a manufacturer's warranty expires.
The abrupt Chapter 7 filing of Synergy World Inc., a key gift card partner for Costco, has exposed vulnerabilities in the popular discount gift card market, leaving thousands of cardholders with potentially worthless credits and highlighting broader consumer protection gaps.
Reynolds Consumer Products (NASDAQ: REYN) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before market open on Wednesday. Investors will be watching closely to see if the household goods maker can maintain its track record of outperforming expectations, even as analysts project a slight year-over-year revenue dip.
The Trump administration is preparing to review key data-sharing provisions within the Dodd-Frank Act, a move that could redefine privacy standards between traditional banks and financial technology firms like Venmo and Plaid, and alter the competitive balance of the financial sector.
A coalition of New York prosecutors warns that the landmark GENIUS Act, celebrated as a regulatory breakthrough for stablecoins, lacks critical consumer protections, potentially allowing issuers to financially benefit from frozen or disputed funds while victims struggle for restitution.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
Primrose Candy Co., an Illinois-based confectioner with roots stretching back to the Great Depression, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing mounting debts, rising costs, and shifting consumer tastes that have eroded its once-stable business.
Amid market volatility, a deep dive into Broadridge Financial Solutions (BR) reveals a compelling investment case built on its near-monopoly in critical back-office functions, predictable cash flows, and defensive characteristics.
The Texas-based independent theater chain LOOK Dine-In Cinemas has permanently closed its doors in Downey, Redlands, and Monrovia, leaving employees jobless and highlighting the ongoing struggles of mid-sized cinema operators against shifting consumer habits and streaming dominance.
Investors seeking stability in volatile markets often turn to consumer staples ETFs. We analyze the strategic divergence between Fidelity's broad, low-cost approach and Invesco's targeted, factor-driven fund to determine which might better serve a defensive portfolio.
SoFi Technologies partners with GoTu to embed its 'SoFi at Work' financial solutions directly into the gig-work platform for healthcare professionals, aiming to tap into a growing market as the company navigates a volatile stock performance.
A soon-to-be father's anxiety over an $8,000 car loan led him to consider a costly 401(k) withdrawal. Financial experts Dave Ramsey and John Delony strongly advised against it, highlighting the severe penalties and long-term consequences of mixing emotional decisions with retirement planning.
The sports betting giant is set to launch a cryptocurrency conversion feature for deposits in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Massachusetts regulators, however, have blocked the move, citing unresolved concerns over the technology's readiness and consumer protection.
A Utah couple with a $180,000 income sought advice on using a $7,300 bonus. Dave Ramsey's firm counsel: shore up emergency savings, attack their HELOC debt, and postpone both a long-awaited honeymoon and speculative IPO investing until their financial foundation is secure.
Amid ongoing market volatility, financial professionals are urging middle-income households to steer clear of cryptocurrency investments, citing a toxic mix of extreme risk, lack of regulation, and the potential to derail long-term financial security.
Recent adjustments to price targets for Reynolds Consumer Products (NASDAQ: REYN) have refocused investor attention on the household essentials maker, prompting a reassessment of its growth narrative amid evolving market conditions.
The global payments giant reported a 15% surge in net revenue and processed a record 69.4 billion transactions in its fiscal first quarter, signaling resilient consumer confidence and a rebound from previous quarters.
As e-commerce reshapes retail, some traditional consumer stocks struggle to keep pace. We examine three companies where valuation concerns and shifting market dynamics signal potential risk for investors.
As economic uncertainty weighs on consumer spending, discretionary stocks have lagged the broader market. We examine three companies—TEGNA, Sabre, and Compass—whose business models and valuations raise significant questions for investors in the current climate.
