‘I want so badly to help her’: My girlfriend made a $60,000 ‘error of judgment’ at work. Should I take out a HELOC or dip into my 401(k) to bail her out?
“If she doesn’t repay the money, she believes she will lose her $100,000 job and possibly be sued for the $60,000.”
Chili’s sales boosted by TikTok, fast food rivalry
An ad campaign targeting fast-food chains and a TikTok-viral appetizer helped Chili’s same-store sales climb nearly 15% in its latest quarter. But Kevin Hochman, CEO of parent company Brinker International, told CNBC that the chain’s strong performance is just a sign that customers are finally catching onto the chain’s two-year turnaround. Shares of Brinker have […]
My ‘evil uncle’ asked me to pay $20,000 in legal fees for his late brother’s estate. How should I respond?
“His lawyer sent me a ‘refunding bond’ and ‘release form.’”
Gilead alleges drug counterfeiting operation at NYC pharmacies
Gilead HIV prescription bottles seized at Best Scripts pharmacy. Courtesy: Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences says it uncovered a dangerous drug-counterfeiting operation in which its HIV medications were tampered with and improperly resold before reaching patients. The scheme, allegedly run out of two New York City pharmacies, identified Peter Khaim, a twice-convicted medical fraudster, as the […]
Is your gym boring? Here’s what the fitness industry is doing to woo Gen Z.
Old-school gyms face financial challenges, but experts say new approaches will bring in new members.
The rising trend in nonalcoholic drinks is functionality
Mimi Lam, co-founder and chief executive officer of Superette, arranges cannabis-infused beverages at the Superette Sip ‘N’ Smoke cannabis dispensary in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Della Robbins | Bloomberg | Getty Images More Americans are looking for alcohol alternatives, and beverage makers that tout the health benefits of their drinks are […]
Polaris Dawn mission launch date, details
Polaris Dawn commander Jared Isaacman during spacesuit testing. John Kraus / Polaris Program SpaceX is preparing to launch its next private mission by the end of the month, featuring the first attempt to have the astronauts step out into space. The Polaris Dawn mission — the first of three flights billionaire and Shift4 founder Jared […]
Disney-Fox-WBD sports streaming bundle blocked from launching by judge due to ‘near-monopolistic’ control
The media companies’ Venu Sports streaming bundle is being blocked a week before its planned debut.
Cadillac reveals new ‘Opulent Velocity’ performance EV concept
Cadillac Opulent Velocity concept EV Cadillac DETROIT — General Motors on Friday revealed a new all-electric Cadillac concept car designed to preview how the automaker plans to keep its high-performance V-Series vehicles relevant for EVs. The vehicle is called “Opulent Velocity.” True to the name, Cadillac says it’s a balance of ultra-luxury and performance for […]
‘Not tipping 20% makes you look like a fascist’: Why has tipping, once branded as un-American and anti-democratic, become such a hot political issue?
Tipped workers may comprise only 2.5% of the workforce, but all of us are tippers.
