Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.
US House passes Republican debt ceiling bill, push Biden on spending
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
House Republicans have narrowly passed a sweeping debt ceiling package as they try to push President Biden into negotiations on federal spending.
Collection of rare Shakespeare folios on sale for $10.5 million at New York book fair
The most expensive folio in the collection is Shakespeare’s First Folio, a compilation of 36 out of his 37 plays, with a standalone price of $7.5 million.
The most expensive folio in the collection is Shakespeare’s First Folio, a compilation of 36 out of his 37 plays, with a standalone price of $7.5 million.
Freddie Mercury's belongings, collection of 'exquisite clutter' will be up for sale
He was the king of Queen and his crown could be yours — for the right price.
He was the king of Queen and his crown could be yours — for the right price.
Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
Audit: AZ Tourism record keeping causes 'potential risk of misuse' of tax dollars
After digging into an Arizona agency that was told years ago that a lack of record keeping is putting taxpayer money at risk of misuse, it finally scheduled a training session with the state to solve the long-standing record-keeping issues.
After digging into an Arizona agency that was told years ago that a lack of record keeping is putting taxpayer money at risk of misuse, it finally scheduled a training session with the state to solve the long-standing record-keeping issues.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.
What happens when you close a credit card?
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
Gov. Hobbs dedicates $50M to Arizona road repairs
Governor Katie Hobbs is reallocating more than $50 million of funding to fix roads in serious need of repair. Most of the repairs needed are in northern Arizona, but some of the roads that will need to be fixed include Interstates 10 and 17, and the U.S. 60. The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to start the repairs as soon as next month.
Governor Katie Hobbs is reallocating more than $50 million of funding to fix roads in serious need of repair. Most of the repairs needed are in northern Arizona, but some of the roads that will need to be fixed include Interstates 10 and 17, and the U.S. 60. The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to start the repairs as soon as next month.
Maryland man wins lottery three times with same number: 'It hit again'
"It hit last year, and it hit again," the lucky winner told lottery officials. "My wife said, ‘Let’s play this number,’ and we keep winning with it."
"It hit last year, and it hit again," the lucky winner told lottery officials. "My wife said, ‘Let’s play this number,’ and we keep winning with it."
Tempe Wins continues to push for voters to pass $2.1B project
A press conference was held in downtown Tempe on Sunday with the goal of swaying voters to approve the development of a new entertainment district in Tempe. The group, Tempe Wins, supports the $2.1 billion dollar development. The huge project would include a new arena for the Arizona Coyotes and new retail and residential spaces. Critics say that this will come back to harm taxpayers.
A press conference was held in downtown Tempe on Sunday with the goal of swaying voters to approve the development of a new entertainment district in Tempe. The group, Tempe Wins, supports the $2.1 billion dollar development. The huge project would include a new arena for the Arizona Coyotes and new retail and residential spaces. Critics say that this will come back to harm taxpayers.
Cargo containing gold worth nearly $15M stolen from Toronto airport
Authorities said the "high value" container was taken was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport after being unloaded from a plane.
Authorities said the "high value" container was taken was stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport after being unloaded from a plane.
solidcore sold, founder plans to share millions with employees
D.C.-based fitness chain [solidcore] announced Tuesday that its founder, Anne Mahlum, is selling the company to a private equity firm.
D.C.-based fitness chain [solidcore] announced Tuesday that its founder, Anne Mahlum, is selling the company to a private equity firm.
Americans are reportedly spending more money on cannabis than chocolate
Sales of legal pot are expected to climb to nearly $57 billion by 2028.
Sales of legal pot are expected to climb to nearly $57 billion by 2028.
Jurassic jackpot: Entire T. rex dinosaur skeleton found in US auctions for $6.2 million
TRX-293 Trinity, as the skeleton is known, consists of nearly 300 bones found in two U.S. states.
TRX-293 Trinity, as the skeleton is known, consists of nearly 300 bones found in two U.S. states.
US workers now expect almost a $76,000 salary to start a new job, data shows
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
Meanwhile, American women expect far less than men when it comes to salary in a new job offer, according to the new Federal Reserve data.
America's retirement preparedness score drops: Fidelity
The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.
The average American has a 78% chance of covering estimated retirement expenses in a down market, according to Fidelity's 2023 Retirement Savings Assessment. Here’s what you need to know.
Biden, Harris release 2022 tax returns
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, made $579,514 last year and paid $137,658 in federal income taxes.
IRS scam robo calls are up during tax season, especially in Arizona
Are you sick and tired of robocalls? Arizona has been flooded with them as we're way above the average in IRS scam robo calls this month.
Are you sick and tired of robocalls? Arizona has been flooded with them as we're way above the average in IRS scam robo calls this month.