Treasury targets all-cash real estate deals in anti-corruption effort
The Treasury Department may expand reporting requirements on all-cash real estate deals to help crackdown on bad actors' use of the U.S. market to launder money made through illicit activity.
North Carolina man mistakenly buys 2 identical lottery tickets, wins both $25K a year prizes
A North Carolina man made the mistake of his life after accidentally buying two identical lottery tickets. He won big — twice.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
November jobs report: US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs
U.S. employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, as the economy contends with inflation and shortages.
Gas prices expected to drop by end of the year, experts say
Good news for drivers on the horizon: gas prices could drop to below $3 a gallon by Christmas. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Debt collectors can now use email, text, social media to seek repayment
The rules, which took effect on Tuesday, address the use of newer communication technologies in debt collection.
Black Friday shopping declines as Cyber Monday expected to be top spending holiday of 2021
This holiday shopping season, consumers are ditching short-term Black Friday deals in favor of a more long-term online shopping strategy, according to a new report.
What is a personal line of credit?
A personal line of credit is a type of revolving credit that can be used to cover expenses like home renovations. Here’s what you need to know before applying.
Capital One becomes first large bank to drop all overdraft fees
Capital One Bank announced that it will eliminate all fees for overdrafts and insufficient funds, becoming the largest bank to do so.
US unemployment claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
U.S. unemployment claims climbed by 28,000 last week to 222,000, even though the U.S. job market has been rebounding from the coronavirus recession.
Man recovering from open-heart surgery wins $1 million lotto prize with ticket from 'get well soon' card
A Massachusetts man recovering from open-heart surgery won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket given to him in a "get well soon" card.
IKEA renting tiny home in Tokyo for less than $1 per month
IKEA family members have a shot at renting a Tokyo-based tiny home that will cost less than $1 per month to rent.
Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $1,000 this year, survey finds: 3 tips to avoid overspending
Consumers plan to spend $998 this holiday shopping season, according to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey. Here's how you can overcome higher prices amid shipping delays and labor shortages to take advantage of holiday sales.
Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support
Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.
Democrats push Biden to cancel student loans after House passes Build Back Better
Progressive lawmakers are calling on President Biden to cancel student loan debt as some Americans have qualified for forgiveness under borrower defense, total and permanent disability (TPD) discharges and a limited PSLF waiver.
Expanded child tax credit would permanently reduce child poverty, CBPP finds
Build Back Better would make the Child Tax Credit permanently available to low-income families. But the trillion-dollar spending plan faces hurdles in Congress before it can be signed into law.
Woman accused of shoplifting sues Walmart after arrest, gets $2.1 million awarded in damages
An Alabama woman who says she was falsely arrested for shoplifting at a Walmart and then threatened by the company after her case was dismissed has been awarded $2.1 million in damages.
Biden to discuss plans to alleviate supply chain woes, inflation ahead of holidays
Rising inflation is leading to price increases for millions around the world, forcing people to choose between digging deeper into their pockets or tightening their belts.
Strong Cyber Monday sales expected but could fall short of 2020 spending
Both Black Friday and Thanksgiving Day online shopping came in below Adobe's prediction. On Black Friday, online sales reached $8.9 billion, down from the $9 billion in 2020.
Retired housekeeper wins $50K in scratch-off lottery for 3rd time
A 61-year-old Maryland woman has won $50,000 in scratch-off lotteries for the third time since 2018. And the winning tickets all came from the same store.