NEW YORK — Jean Case, who rose to fortune and fame as an executive at American Online, has been a fan of impact investing since before it had that name. It looks to invest in projects and companies that make a direct impact on society, like Warby Parker, the eyeglass retailer that ...

By Cora Lewis Associated Press NEW YORK — A low credit score can hurt your ability to take out a loan, secure a good interest rate, or increase the spending limit on your credit card. Some reasons for a low score are out of your control — such as unexpected medical debt or a lack of ...

Several area businesses and individuals will be honored by the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce at its Salute to the Finest on Feb. 27. Each year the Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce presents Salute to the Finest – an annual recognition of some of the local businesses, ...

CHAUTAUQUA — It’s a big town feel in a small town community. Julie Ambrose, owner of St. Elmo Spa, is proud to say that. The services at the spa back up her claim. “We are really one of the only complete day spas and salons in the area. A lot of other places may do hair services and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Call it the Goldilocks consumer. Defying high inflation and sharp interest rate hikes, Americans keep spending — a trend that, if sustained, could keep the economy humming just enough to help avoid a much-predicted recession. At the same time, surveys show that ...

RIP Medical Debt has found a working formula to relieve medical debt for millions of people. It still has room to grow. The New York nonprofit uses donations to buy medical debt in bulk from hospitals and debt collectors for pennies on the dollar. It mostly targets the debt of people with low ...