Many people are swept up in buying gifts for their loved ones this time of year, but you can't forget to wrap up your financial obligations! Chris Hogan, Financial Expert and Author of "Retire Inspired", joins Your Cheddar to discuss what you need to do before the ball drops to ring in the new year.
Hogan says it's important to take a look at any leftover money from your 2017 budget and look at retirement options. You may still have time to increase your 401(k) contribution and consider contributing your yearly bonus toward retirement.
Plus, how certain states will be impacted by the Senate passing its tax reform bill. Hogan advises people to make sure all their paperwork is in order so they hit any end-of-the-year deadlines.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, McDonald's is closing its U.S. offices this week ahead of planned layoffs. The report cited an internal memo that told managers to stay home through the week, so they can inform employees of the layoffs virtually.
Cheddar News breaks down what to look for Next Week on the Street. Donald Trump will be arraigned after his indictment this week while jobs data for March will be released.
NBA's Giannis Antetokounmpo and investor John Koudounis are launching an ETF to make investing more accessible, with 10% of profits going to charitable causes. Both joined Cheddar News to discuss their partnership and explain the importance of their venture.
UPS has more than 100,000 drivers on roads across the globe. Lindsay Cordova, Site Manager for UPS Integrad, joins Cheddar News to discuss what this intense training entails, and its Circle of Honor program for employees.
A federal appeals court has ruled that a 2018 Twitter post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk unlawfully threatened Tesla employees with the loss of stock options if they decided to be represented by a union.
Major news organizations such as The New York Times and Washington Post are declining to pay to have their accounts verified on Twitter ahead of the anticipated changes on the platform Saturday.
Netflix said it plans to reorganize its film unit with the aim of making fewer movies a year as it looks to cut costs with layoffs and a reorganization in the works.
