Student loan scam attempts likely to rise after SCOTUS decision: FTC

Scammers are likely to start contacting borrowers, promising to help them repay their loans after SCOTUS struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, the FTC said. Here's how borrowers can protect themselves.

Student loan borrowers not ready to resume payments, unaware of options: survey

More than half of student loan borrowers said they don't feel financially ready to resume payments in 2023, even as the pause ends, according to the College Investor survey.

US inflation believed to have slowed in June in sign of easing price pressures

Some economists believe if inflation keeps slowing and the economy shows signs of improvement, a July interest rate hike could be the Federal Reserve's last.

Powerball jackpot grows to $725M

The Powerball lottery jackpot has grown to $725 million ahead of Wednesday's drawing.

$1M 'The Pick' ticket sold at Peoria Albertsons

Someone who recently bought a lottery ticket at a grocery store in Peoria hit the jackpot!

Las Vegas police officer going on trial over $165k stolen in 3 casino heists

The federal trial for Caleb Rogers begins Monday as prosecutors allege he carried out the casino robberies off the Las Vegas Strip between November 2021 and February 2022 while armed with a department-issued weapon.

Monthly mortgage payments reach record highs in US

The median monthly payment for home purchase loans jumped 14.1% in May to an all-time high $2,165.

Over $1 billion up for grabs in lottery jackpots
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If you have lottery fever, you'll want to hear about this. Mega Millions and Powerball both have huge jackpots this weekend. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

Biden administration announces SAVE plan after SCOTUS student loan decision

The White House announced SAVE, a new income-driven student loan repayment plan and other initiatives following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down widespread student loan forgiveness.

1,500 Disneyland collectibles will go up for auction

Items like a "Dumbo" ride vehicle and Haunted Mansion "Doom Buggy" will be for sale when an auction house sells part of Joel Magee's collection of Disney items later in the month.

Americans are giving less to charity, poll finds

Over 55% of those who stopped giving say they don’t earn enough to afford donating to charity.

Subprime-rated consumers have less access to credit – Here's how to improve your score

Subprime-rated consumers may have fewer borrowing options to deal with unexpected costs as lenders tighten access to credit to this group in favor of more consumers with higher credit scores, a VantageScore report said.