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Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is entering a new phase of growth under CEO Jennifer Schuler, who says the 80-year-old brand is focused on balancing expansion with long-standing tradition.Schuler, who was appointed to take the helm in March 2024, told FOX Business she is intentionally taking a measured approach as the Ohio-founded chain looks to grow. "I've heard people say, when you're joining a new brand or business, don't come in and […]

You have 60 days from your credit card statement date to dispute a charge. After that, the protection disappears.If you've ever spotted a charge you didn't recognize and done nothing about it, here's what you missed, and what to do next time.Not every complaint about a charge is the same thing. The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) covers specific situations: unauthorized charges, charges for goods or services you didn't receive, […]

About 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart have been recalled after reports of injuries, federal safety officials said.The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5–52.5 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells, made by New York-based Tzumi Electronics, should be immediately replaced.According to the agency, the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an "impact hazard."COSTCO ISSUES URGENT RECALL ON POPULAR PRODUCT LINKED TO BURN INJURIESThe agency said […]

When Republicans go for tax cuts and economic growth, they win elections. When they ignore the growth message, and especially when they ignore the growth message and spend more and more taxpayer money, they lose elections. It’s a simple formula, and I am worried that they are about to make a big mistake.It’s not that our economy is collapsing, it is most certainly holding up very well during wartime. But […]

FIRST ON FOX: The White House is tapping the Business Roundtable to lead corporate engagement during the United States’ upcoming G20 host year, marking a shift away from the traditional Business 20 framework historically organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.Administration officials say the decision is aimed at streamlining business participation and aligning it more closely with the Trump administration’s economic priorities, including deregulation, energy expansion and innovation-driven growth.In a […]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are making a major change to how Americans may qualify for a mortgage.The government-backed mortgage giants said Wednesday they will begin allowing loans evaluated using VantageScore 4.0, a newer credit scoring model that can incorporate data such as rent and utility payment history.The change will initially roll out on a limited basis, beginning with a group of approved lenders, as part of a broader credit […]

FIRST ON FOX: The U.S. Small Business Association referred 562,000 suspected fraudulent loans totaling over $22.2 billion to the U.S. Department of Treasury for collections. "From Day One, the Trump SBA has worked tirelessly to crack down on billions in pandemic-era fraud that the Biden Administration forgave or ignored," SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler told Fox News Digital in a statement. "After extensive review, and with the strong support of the White House […]

As more Americans take a hands-on approach to their finances, many are weighing whether to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds.Both offer a simple way to build a diversified portfolio of stocks or bonds, and at their core, the two investment vehicles are very similar. But key differences – including how they trade and how they are taxed – can shape long-term returns, experts say."When investors compare ETFs […]

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro announced Friday she directed her office to close its investigation into the Federal Reserve over a building project, a move that could lead a key Senate holdout to now vote to advance President Donald Trump's nominee for Fed chair.Pirro said the Fed's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, would take over the investigation, moving it from the hands of federal prosecutors into those […]