FTC nets $145 million settlement over robocall scheme targeting consumers
MediaAlpha and Prudential's Assurance IQ targeted consumers with robocalls after harvesting personal data.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
$25K reward offered in Arizona elk poaching case
A reward of $25,000 is being offered after multiple elk were found killed in what officials describe as a "blatant act of poaching" near Big Lake in the White Mountains.
Actor Charlie Sheen sends $1,000 donation to victim of viral Cincinnati brawl incident
Actor Charlie Sheen tells Holly that 'justice will reign supreme' after July 26 downtown incident.
US may require visa applicants to post $15K bond to enter country. What we know
The proposed pilot program would require people from countries considered to have high overstay rates to post bonds of up to $15,000 when they apply for a visa.
Trump calls fired BLS commissioner's job numbers the 'biggest miscalculations in over 50 years'
President Donald Trump has accused Erika McEntarfer of falsifying employment data.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Student loan interest repayments resume Friday. Here's how much you could pay monthly
Millions of borrowers will begin seeing interest accrued on their student loans and here’s what you need to know.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Alleged bitcoin torturer walks free on $1M bond after two-month Rikers Island detention
Bitcoin torture suspect John Woeltz was freed on $1 million bond after two months in custody for allegedly kidnapping and torturing an Italian crypto trader.
Trump unveils new tariffs that go into effect in 7 days: What to know
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days.
$1,000 car payments are becoming more common: Here’s where
A LendingTree analysis found nearly 1 in 10 Americans now have at least one car loan payment of $1,000 or more—and in some states, it’s even more common.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
ADOT warns of fake texts asking for money
The Arizona Department of Transportation says some people have been receiving text messages from scammers claiming they owe money to the agency.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.