Stocks go on a wild ride, briefly sending Dow down 1,600
The Dow Jones industrial average briefly plunged nearly 1,600 points Monday as two days of steep losses for U.S. stocks brought an end to a period of record-setting calm in the market.
The Dow Jones industrial average briefly plunged nearly 1,600 points Monday as two days of steep losses for U.S. stocks brought an end to a period of record-setting calm in the market.
Celebrities rub elbows with NFL players at pregame parties ahead of Super Bowl LII
Anyone who knows anything about the Super Bowl knows it’s much more than just a game. It’s also about the parties.
Anyone who knows anything about the Super Bowl knows it’s much more than just a game. It’s also about the parties.
Passport fee increases coming soon: Here's how to avoid the charge
The fee covers the in-person submission of an application to a passport acceptance agency.
The fee covers the in-person submission of an application to a passport acceptance agency.
Two men sought in connection with credit card skimming in Montgomery County
Credit card skimmers are popping up in Montgomery County. It has happened five times, so far, stealing money out of bank accounts from more than 50 people.
Credit card skimmers are popping up in Montgomery County. It has happened five times, so far, stealing money out of bank accounts from more than 50 people.
Last Blockbuster in Texas closes its doors
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
The last standing Blockbuster video store in Texas is shutting its doors.
Eagles' memorabilia among Treasury's stock of unclaimed property
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is taking the occasion of the Philadelphia Eagles' appearance this week in the Super Bowl to remind people the state is holding unclaimed property that includes an array of Eagles' memorabilia.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is taking the occasion of the Philadelphia Eagles' appearance this week in the Super Bowl to remind people the state is holding unclaimed property that includes an array of Eagles' memorabilia.
Hot cars are on display at the Philadelphia Auto Show
The Philadelphia Auto Show has some of the hottest cars on display at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The Philadelphia Auto Show has some of the hottest cars on display at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Tax reform windfall: These companies are hiking pay, delivering bonuses
In addition, FedEx said it would enact performance-based incentive plans for salaried workers and donate $1.5 billion toward its employee pension plan.
In addition, FedEx said it would enact performance-based incentive plans for salaried workers and donate $1.5 billion toward its employee pension plan.
4 ways to lower the heating bill this winter
Experts say you can easily reduce heating costs by dropping the temperature on your thermostat.
Experts say you can easily reduce heating costs by dropping the temperature on your thermostat.
Lawyer: Hotel valet gave his $300,000 Ferrari to wrong man
The owner of a $300,000 Ferrari is suing Marriott International, saying a hotel valet gave his keys to a young man who was trying to impress a woman he just met.
The owner of a $300,000 Ferrari is suing Marriott International, saying a hotel valet gave his keys to a young man who was trying to impress a woman he just met.
Toys R Us to shutter 180 stores, 5 in Philadelphia area
NEW YORK (AP) - Toys R Us, squeezed by Amazon.com and huge chains like Walmart, will close 20 percent of its U.S. stores, or 180 locations, within months.
NEW YORK (AP) - Toys R Us, squeezed by Amazon.com and huge chains like Walmart, will close 20 percent of its U.S. stores, or 180 locations, within months.
Bank of America eliminates free checking for lower-income customers
Bank of America Corp. has eliminated a free checking account popular with some lower-income customers, requiring them to keep more money at the bank to avoid a monthly fee.
Bank of America Corp. has eliminated a free checking account popular with some lower-income customers, requiring them to keep more money at the bank to avoid a monthly fee.
Holiday shoppers spent record $108 billion online
Shoppers spent a record amount online during the holiday season.
Shoppers spent a record amount online during the holiday season.
How the IRS may mess up your paycheck this year
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
However, the new system, updated by the IRS and the U.S. Treasury Department in under one month, could leave more room for miscalculation where withholding amounts are concerned.
Six-figure construction jobs are going unfilled
The construction sector is ready to boom in 2018, but there’s just one problem: there aren’t enough qualified workers.
The construction sector is ready to boom in 2018, but there’s just one problem: there aren’t enough qualified workers.
64 Kmart stores and 39 Sears stores to close this year
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) said on Thursday it was shuttering 103 unprofitable Kmart and Sears stores as it continues to streamline operations amid mounting debt and a string of quarterly losses.
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) said on Thursday it was shuttering 103 unprofitable Kmart and Sears stores as it continues to streamline operations amid mounting debt and a string of quarterly losses.
Top 5 financial New Year's resolutions for Americans this year
The start of a new year often means resolving to do better at everything from fitness to family to finances. In fact, this year, a good 80% of Americans are making money-related resolutions that can change their lives for the better.
The start of a new year often means resolving to do better at everything from fitness to family to finances. In fact, this year, a good 80% of Americans are making money-related resolutions that can change their lives for the better.
PA taxpayers hoping to pre-pay 2018 property taxes are in the lurch, due to a 1945 law
Experts say a 1945 state law prevents such prepayment.
Experts say a 1945 state law prevents such prepayment.
Top 8 money mistakes to avoid in 2018
According to a 2017 GoBankingRates survey, more than half of Americans (57%) have less than $1,000 in their savings account.
According to a 2017 GoBankingRates survey, more than half of Americans (57%) have less than $1,000 in their savings account.
Post-Christmas shoppers head back to stores for returns, deals
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, the rush of “returns season” begins. Major retailers are offering some deep discounts on popular items post-Christmas.
Now that the Christmas holiday is over, the rush of “returns season” begins. Major retailers are offering some deep discounts on popular items post-Christmas.