Small inflation rise keeps interest rate cut likely
Inflation rose .1% month-over-month, keeping analysts hopeful for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this autumn.
High rents and housing costs strain American budgets
A new study from Harvard shows how high housing costs and rents are making life hard on Americans.
Parents say schools asking too much for back-to-school supplies: Survey
Parents are expected to spend billions of dollars collectively on back-to-school shopping this year.
US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
Study: Americans must make over $1 million per year to be in the top 1% in these states
What does it take to be among the top 1% in America? The answer depends on what U.S. state you call home, according to a new study.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Store clerk accused of stealing $1M lottery ticket from rightful owner, attempting to cash it
A Tennessee store clerk has been arrested and charged with theft over $250,000 for allegedly stealing a $1 million winning lottery ticket.
Home prices hit another record in June even as sales fall: What to know
U.S. home prices hit another all-time high in June, even as sales of existing homes fell, according to data shared by the National Association of Realtors.
Americans are falling behind on their car payments, data shows
Recent data from auto experts shows that Americans are struggling with car payments, with the number of defaults industrywide up in the first half of 2024.
Survey reveals how many parents have quit their jobs to raise children
The new study underscores the financial burden that child care costs impose on many parents.
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Phoenix gas station
Check your tickets! Someone who bought a Powerball ticket at a Phoenix gas station is $1 million richer!
Teens' show-stopping prom outfits made only from duct tape score them $15K in scholarships
Two high school students created prom outfits out of tape and won thousands of dollars in return.
Great Resignation 2.0 could be on the horizon, with 3 in 10 workers planning to quit in 2024, survey shows
Low pay, desire for better benefits and search for less stressful work are some reasons behind the shift.
Trump assassination attempt: $6.3 million raised for victims in deadly rally shooting
50-year-old Corey Comperatore, who was with his wife and daughters, was killed during the rally. Two other people were also injured, 57-year-old David Dutch, and 74-year-old James Copenhaver.
Does money buy happiness? A new study suggests it can
A study sampled more than 33,000 employed U.S. adults who answered questions on a scale called “satisfaction with life."
Peacock raises its prices -- here's what subscribers will now pay
Customers will see a new change on their monthly bills after Peacock’s latest rate hike. Here’s what you need to know.
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
Virginia woman hits big with 6 winning lottery tickets in same drawing
A Virginia woman won big with six winning lottery tickets - all for the same drawing.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers
Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.