Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers
Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.
Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.
These nickels might have a value over 5 cents, particularly if this animal appears on it
Although these rare nickels aren't in heavy circulation, some can sell for thousands of dollars.
Although these rare nickels aren't in heavy circulation, some can sell for thousands of dollars.
Nearly a million student loan borrowers back in forbearance following servicer billing errors
The Department of Education has withheld millions of dollars of payment to student loan servicers over billing errors that triggered delinquencies for many students.
The Department of Education has withheld millions of dollars of payment to student loan servicers over billing errors that triggered delinquencies for many students.
Man had no car or furniture, but died with a big secret – leaving his town millions
Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. He died earlier this year – with a secret.
Geoffrey Holt was unassuming as the caretaker of a mobile home park in Hinsdale, New Hampshire, where he lived a simple, but curious life. He died earlier this year – with a secret.
Man who won $1.35B Mega Millions sues his daughter’s mother for revealing win to his family
A Maine man wanted to keep his massive lottery win a secret and is suing his daughter's mom for allegedly sharing the news.
A Maine man wanted to keep his massive lottery win a secret and is suing his daughter's mom for allegedly sharing the news.
Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.
More student loan borrowers are filing for bankruptcy to offload debt
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is on the rise.
Discharging student loan debt in bankruptcy is on the rise.
Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown
The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.
The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.
Grand Canyon University says it’s appealing ‘ridiculous’ federal fine
Grand Canyon University, which enrolls more than 100,000 students mostly in online programs, said it’s filing an appeal with the U.S. Education Department on Thursday. If it fails, the Phoenix-based school said it’s prepared to file a federal lawsuit.
Grand Canyon University, which enrolls more than 100,000 students mostly in online programs, said it’s filing an appeal with the U.S. Education Department on Thursday. If it fails, the Phoenix-based school said it’s prepared to file a federal lawsuit.
GCU announces appeal of feds' $37M fine
Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller announced at a news conference on Nov. 16 that the school will appeal a $37.7 million fine for allegedly misstating the cost of its programs. The fine was handed down by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid.
Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller announced at a news conference on Nov. 16 that the school will appeal a $37.7 million fine for allegedly misstating the cost of its programs. The fine was handed down by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid.
US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.
The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.
Virginia woman wins lottery twice in one week: 'I'm in shock'
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Jennifer Minton had a really, really good week.
Congress passes temporary funding bill to prevent government shutdown
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
Ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays, Congress gave final approval Wednesday night to a temporary government funding package that pushes a confrontation over the federal budget into the new year.
As the economy is on the upturn, who's feeling the impact?
It was another good day on Wall Street, but how is the economy for people who aren't invested in or focused on the stock market? There are some indicators that things are getting better in areas like rent, gas prices, and food prices, but is anyone feeling it yet? FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
It was another good day on Wall Street, but how is the economy for people who aren't invested in or focused on the stock market? There are some indicators that things are getting better in areas like rent, gas prices, and food prices, but is anyone feeling it yet? FOX 10's Linda Williams has more.
Push to cap loan interest fees at 36 percent may leave subprime borrowers without credit, trade groups warn
New legislation seeks to cap interest rates on all consumer loans, but banking groups warn it could do more harm than good.
New legislation seeks to cap interest rates on all consumer loans, but banking groups warn it could do more harm than good.
Venmo Groups will now help split expenses: ‘One of our most requested features’
Venmo has the answer for the headache of splitting up the bill, whether you’re traveling in a group or all out to dinner.
Venmo has the answer for the headache of splitting up the bill, whether you’re traveling in a group or all out to dinner.
Peoria establishes new start date for Amusement Tax
West Valley businesses that got hit with surprise tax bills about two months ago are getting a bit of a break. Peoria businesses related to dance, gymnastics and martial arts were surprised by the Amusement Tax. The Peoria City Council has approved a new start date for the tax -- 18 businesses will have to start paying the fees beginning Jan. 1. The city council is also working to waive the businesses' back taxes and find ways to reduce financial stress.
West Valley businesses that got hit with surprise tax bills about two months ago are getting a bit of a break. Peoria businesses related to dance, gymnastics and martial arts were surprised by the Amusement Tax. The Peoria City Council has approved a new start date for the tax -- 18 businesses will have to start paying the fees beginning Jan. 1. The city council is also working to waive the businesses' back taxes and find ways to reduce financial stress.
Record number of Americans moving to disaster prone areas
Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.
Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.
Credit card balances grow $48 billion in the third quarter: NY Fed
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.
Credit card balances spiked by $154 billion year over year, notching the most significant increase since 1999, according to the New York Fed.