Changes to FICO credit score calculations could make it harder to get a loan: report
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts
Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.
Dow closes above 29,000 for the first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 29,000 points for the first time, just two months after its first close above 28,000.
'Frozen 2' becomes highest-grossing animated movie of all time
The Walt Disney Company now has the top three highest-grossing animated movies in history.
'I'm dreaming': Maine man becomes Powerball’s first millionaire of 2020
Blaine Marston is starting out the new decade as a millionaire.
IRS announces new agreement with Free File to ‘strengthen’ free online filing option
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Monday an agreement with Free File, Inc. (FFI) to “strengthen” a free online filing option for taxpayers.
ATM swapping out $20 bills for $50 bills during New Year’s Eve celebration
A Sanibel Captiva Community Bank ATM located in downtown Fort Myers, Florida, is expected to issue an undetermined number of $50 bills in place of $20 bills.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
8-year-old boy earns estimated $26 million reviewing toys on YouTube
Ryan Kaji of Ryan's World has earned the top spot on Forbes' annual list of highest paid YouTube stars for two years in a row.
Phoenix grapples with some of nation's fastest-rising rents
Now the fifth-largest city in the U.S., Phoenix has become a victim of its own success as Californians seek cheaper housing and snowbirds fleeing winter weather buy homes or rent apartments that sit empty during the scorching summers.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $372 million for Tuesday’s drawing
The cash option is $251.6 million.
'Car wrap scam': Officials warn college students about swindlers offering money to wrap car in advertising
The FTC said fraudsters are targeting young people with cars who may be looking for a quick way to make some extra money.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $340 million for Friday the 13th drawing
The cash option is $230.8 million.
Family who owns Krispy Kreme, Panera Bread to donate millions to Holocaust survivors over Nazi ties
One of Germany’s richest families is giving millions to support Holocaust survivors as it seeks to make amends for its use of forced laborers during the Nazi era.
CA 'Beverly Hillbillies' mansion sold in $150 million historic real estate deal
Take a look at the most expensive piece of real estate ever sold in California history!
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey lists home for $8.75 million
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and his wife have listed their Paradise Valley home for $8.75 million, a spokesman for the governor confirmed Wednesday.
Signed ‘Harry Potter’ book bought for a penny to be auctioned off for as much as $2,700
A first-edition "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" book that was signed by J.K. Rowling and purchased for only a penny could be auctioned off for as much as $2,700.
Serena Williams’ smashed US Open racket sells for more than $20K
The tennis star smashed it at the 2018 U.S. Open final while playing against Naomi Osaka of Japan.
Florida woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket she bought at Publix
According to the Florida Lottery, Ursula Honderick bought the winning $1,000,000 GOLD RUSH CLASSIC scratch-off ticket on Monday from the Publix at 950 Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.
Popeyes selling $120G Chicken Sandwich duct-taped to a canvas
The piece, officially named “The Sandwich,” is listed at $120,003.99 and is being described as “a mixed media work of art consisting of a toasted brioche bun, two pickles, fried chicken, mayo and duct tape over a canvas.”