How to recession-proof your life

If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Atlantic City's Resorts casino, union reach deal

Resorts casino reached an agreement with Atlantic City's main casino workers union, leaving the Golden Nugget as the last casino in this Jersey Shore city without a new labor agreement.

What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill

Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.

Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill

In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.

Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.

President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31

The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.

US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years

New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.

Mega Millions jackpot swells to estimated $830 in third-largest drawing

The cash option for the grand prize is $487.9 million before taxes. There have only been two other jackpots higher than the current one, both of them were worth more than $1 billion.

Raising Cane’s founder buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees

“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”

Gov. Murphy's electric vehicle incentive program hits year 3 as NJ unveils plan to help drivers buy chargers

The Murphy Administration, which aims to have the state reach 100% clean energy by 2050, has announced the start of the third year of its incentive program for electric vehicles and unveiled a plan to help people pay for electric vehicle chargers in New Jersey.

IRS working to increase audit rates for high-earning Americans

The IRS announced it will begin increasing audit rates for high-earning Americans making more than $100,000 a year.

Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.

Mega Millions: Is $810 million worth a $2 ticket? It depends

Is $810 million worth $2? That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation’s fourth-largest jackpot.

Cashing In: Inflation forcing adults kids to live back home
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With inflation on the rise, some adults have found themselves back home. Financial expert Dan Roccato gives tips for adults living at home.