Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Refinance rates rise: 20- and 15-year terms emerge as best bargains | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates surge: Buyers should act ahead of further increases | Jan. 4, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 4, 2022, which are trending up from yesterday.
Jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud and conspiracy
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud and conspiracy Monday, ending a lengthy trial that has captivated Silicon Valley.
Powerball jackpot rises to $522M after no winner in New Year's Day drawing
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Social Security cost-of-living boost begins: What to know
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Stolen property, income from illegal activities must be reported on taxes, IRS says
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Payrolls grow, but Pennsylvania's labor force shrinks again
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell for the ninth straight month and payrolls grew again in November, according to new state figures, but the labor force shrank, as did the workforce participation rate.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell for the ninth straight month and payrolls grew again in November, according to new state figures, but the labor force shrank, as did the workforce participation rate.
Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Pennsylvania exempts canceled student loans from taxes
Pennsylvania will no longer impose state income taxes on public sector workers and nurses who receive student loan forgiveness from two major programs, the Wolf administration announced Friday.
Pennsylvania will no longer impose state income taxes on public sector workers and nurses who receive student loan forgiveness from two major programs, the Wolf administration announced Friday.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
Thieves ?washing? and cashing checks stolen from mail, Philadelphia police warn
Happening in Philadelphia and across the nation, thieves are stealing checks and money orders from mailboxes, washing the information and taking the cash.
Happening in Philadelphia and across the nation, thieves are stealing checks and money orders from mailboxes, washing the information and taking the cash.
FBI issues consumer warning about purchasing holiday gift cards
Planning on giving, or getting a gift card for the holidays? Experts say be careful or consumers could get scammed. Thieves are getting creative in trying to steal the cash right off the card.
Planning on giving, or getting a gift card for the holidays? Experts say be careful or consumers could get scammed. Thieves are getting creative in trying to steal the cash right off the card.
Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.