Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
CEO pays new hires $5,000 to resign after 2 weeks
The CEO of a software company is paying new hires $5,000 to quit their job after two weeks in an effort to retain top talent.
The CEO of a software company is paying new hires $5,000 to quit their job after two weeks in an effort to retain top talent.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
IRS tax-filing season to kick off on Jan. 24
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Dealing with holiday debt hangover
Credible.com's Dan Roccato checks in with some advice on dealing with debt you may have accrued over the holidays.
Credible.com's Dan Roccato checks in with some advice on dealing with debt you may have accrued over the holidays.
Man who paid former employee's final paycheck in pennies gets sued by US Dept. of Labor
The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.
The repair shop boss in Georgia who paid a former employee in oil-soaked pennies dumped in his driveway with a vulgar note is being sued by the US Department of Labor.
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022; $630M jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
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.