How much are you spending for the eclipse? Here’s what Americans are saying
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
If you live in the right spot, experiencing the eclipse is virtually a free activity. But data is suggesting people are willing to spend to make this a special experience. Are you?
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.23 billion after no winners in Wednesday's drawing
Two tickets matching five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold in California and are each worth $1,622,808.
Two tickets matching five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, were sold in California and are each worth $1,622,808.
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024: More of them than ever, and US has the most
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.
Forbes’ billionaires list 2024 includes several famous faces from the United States.
Widower pays off school lunch debts statewide, honoring late wife's legacy
An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.
An Oklahoma widower has embarked on a mission to pay off school lunch debts for students across the state following the death of his wife from cancer.
Rhode Island man wins $4M lottery prize with scratch-off gifted by father
Rhode Island resident Steven Richard hit the jackpot, winning a whopping $4 million from a scratch-off ticket gifted by his father.
Rhode Island resident Steven Richard hit the jackpot, winning a whopping $4 million from a scratch-off ticket gifted by his father.
Retirement savings 'magic number' surges to new high for Americans
The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to retire comfortably has jumped to an all-time high, according to a new study by Northwestern Mutual.
The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to retire comfortably has jumped to an all-time high, according to a new study by Northwestern Mutual.
Taylor Swift is officially part of the Forbes annual billionaires list
Taylor Swift made her debut on Forbes’ yearly billionaires rankings.
Taylor Swift made her debut on Forbes’ yearly billionaires rankings.
$20 minimum wage goes into effect for California fast food workers
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
California passed legislation last fall that will require a $20 per hour minimum wage at most restaurants.
The 5 cheapest and 5 priciest states to buy a home in 2024, according to study
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.09 billion after no winner on Monday
The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched all six numbers during last night’s drawing. Here’s what to know if you plan to play.
The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched all six numbers during last night’s drawing. Here’s what to know if you plan to play.
HGTV stars share housing ‘hack’ for aspiring homeowners facing affordability issue
HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.
HGTV personalities Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, who star in “Cheap Old Houses," spoke about their “house hack" of buying and restoring cheap historic homes.
Why are voters still frustrated with the economy? Blame home prices
As the presidential election approaches, voters are increasingly frustrated with the country's housing affordability crisis, which experts attribute to a shortage of homes for the growing population.
As the presidential election approaches, voters are increasingly frustrated with the country's housing affordability crisis, which experts attribute to a shortage of homes for the growing population.
With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Jobless claims drop to 210,000, GDP outperforms
First time unemployment claims dropped to 210,000 this month. US GDP also slightly outperformed estimates.
First time unemployment claims dropped to 210,000 this month. US GDP also slightly outperformed estimates.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.