Consumers grow unhappy with credit card perks as they spend at record levels: report
Consumers are growing unhappy with credit card perks designed to build loyalty as debt soars to new highs, a recent J.D.Power report stated.
Consumers are growing unhappy with credit card perks designed to build loyalty as debt soars to new highs, a recent J.D.Power report stated.
Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey
Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.
Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.
$1.04 billion Powerball jackpot tempts players to brave long odds
The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.
The prize is the world’s ninth-largest lottery prize behind earlier drawings of Powerball and Mega Millions, the other nearly nationwide lottery game.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark after no grand prize winner in Saturday's drawing
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
Government shutdown averted: Congress passes 45-day funding plan
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
Government funding bill does not include Ukraine aid, raising questions about future US support
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
The bill passed Saturday to keep the federal government open did not include President Biden's request for more financial aid and security assistance to Ukraine.
Locals, tourists lambast government while shutdown looms
A shutdown would furlough federal workers and disrupt programs and services for millions of Americans, while also closing down national parks and museums and cause the military to work without pay.
A shutdown would furlough federal workers and disrupt programs and services for millions of Americans, while also closing down national parks and museums and cause the military to work without pay.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Extreme weather impacting how buyers shop for homes: Zillow
Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.
Most shoppers consider at least one climate risk in the homebuying process, a recent Zillow survey said.
California raises minimum wage for fast food workers: Here's how much they'll get
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
$10,000 bill from 1934 sells for $480K at Texas auction: 'Absolute prize'
The 'Green Seal' $10,000 bill is from 89 years ago.
The 'Green Seal' $10,000 bill is from 89 years ago.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Americans to deplete pandemic era savings by end of Q3
After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.
After accumulating record breaking excess savings in the COVID-19 recession, Americans could soon deplete these reserves, the San Francisco Fed reported.
How a government shutdown could affect student loan payments
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
With a government shutdown looming, student loan borrowers could face more headaches once student loan repayments resume after a three year pause. Here’s what you need to know.
Student loan scams surge as October repayment date approaches
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Scammers are looking to take advantage of borrowers in need of financial assistance as student loan payments start back up.
Biden's student debt forgiveness may be taxed in these five states
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Although student debt discharged is exempt from federal tax due to the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, some states may still tax the savings, according to a report by the Tax Foundation.
Household income drops amid high inflation
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.
The typical American’s income dropped for the third straight year amid record-high inflation. But you can still pay down high-interest debt quickly.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
How long could the UAW strike last? Here's how much strike pay the union has saved
The UAW strike could last for several months, based on the strategy that union president Shawn Fain has implemented -- which could spell major problems for Detroit's Big Three.
The UAW strike could last for several months, based on the strategy that union president Shawn Fain has implemented -- which could spell major problems for Detroit's Big Three.
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.