Biden to release 50M barrels of oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to lower prices
The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices.
The move is an effort to bring down rising gas prices.
College costs have risen at nearly 5x the rate of inflation, report finds
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
The average cost of tuition, fees and other expenses at higher education institutions are rising at a much faster rate than inflation, according to a recent study.
Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
Explainer: Why quitting coal is so hard despite its negative impact on climate change
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
In the run-up to the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow, host Britain announced one of its goals of the conference was to consign coal to history.
Department of Labor raises federal contract workers’ minimum wage to $15 an hour
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Monday an increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour for federal contractors, giving a pay bump to hundreds of thousands of workers.
Jerome Powell nominated for 2nd term as Fed chair amid surging inflation
Biden's decision, reached after extensive consideration, strikes a note of continuity and bipartisanship at a time when surging inflation is burdening households and raising risks to the economy's recovery.
Biden's decision, reached after extensive consideration, strikes a note of continuity and bipartisanship at a time when surging inflation is burdening households and raising risks to the economy's recovery.
Build Back Better expands EV tax credit with $12.5K incentive on American-made electric cars
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The Biden administration's trillion-dollar spending plan offers enhanced incentives for EV buyers who purchase a car through a domestic automaker.
The risks of using buy now, pay later to finance holiday shopping on Black Friday
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
Buy now, pay later apps let you break up larger purchases into a short-term repayment schedule. But there are a few things you should know before you use them to finance holiday shopping.
GoFundMe says Rittenhouse fundraising OK now that he is acquitted
GoFundMe issued a statement after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, explaining that fundraisers for him would now be allowed on the site.
GoFundMe issued a statement after the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse, explaining that fundraisers for him would now be allowed on the site.
Arizona certifies referendum seeking to repeal big tax cuts
The Arizona secretary of state's office says opponents of the massive tax cuts enacted by the Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey collected enough signatures to block them from taking effect.
The Arizona secretary of state's office says opponents of the massive tax cuts enacted by the Legislature and signed by Republican Gov. Doug Ducey collected enough signatures to block them from taking effect.
Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money
People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage
People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage
Powerball ticket worth $1m expires after no one came forward to claim it, Arizona Lottery officials say
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million has expired because no one stepped forward to claim the winning ticket, according to lottery officials.
A Powerball ticket worth $1 million has expired because no one stepped forward to claim the winning ticket, according to lottery officials.
New Astroworld lawsuits ask for $2.75 billion total in damages
Two major lawsuits seeking a total $2.75 billion were filed this week on behalf of victims of the Astroworld tragedy, which left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.
Two major lawsuits seeking a total $2.75 billion were filed this week on behalf of victims of the Astroworld tragedy, which left 10 people dead and hundreds more injured.
Couple’s $86M award in Monsanto pesticide case stands
The state Supreme Court’s denial of review upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor of Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Livermore.
The state Supreme Court’s denial of review upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor of Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Livermore.
US unemployment claims drop seventh straight week to 268,000
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
U.S. jobless claims dipped by 1,000 last week from the week before to a pandemic low of 268,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Elon Musk sells more shares than necessary to pay current tax bill
Elon Musk is selling more Tesla shares than he needs to pay current tax obligations. Experts say he’s either converting part of his fortune from stock to cash, or he’s saving for bigger tax bills due next year.
Elon Musk is selling more Tesla shares than he needs to pay current tax obligations. Experts say he’s either converting part of his fortune from stock to cash, or he’s saving for bigger tax bills due next year.
President Joe Biden visiting Detroit on Wednesday - what he'll be talking about
This isn't the first time the president has visited Michigan since his tenure in the White House began. It's not even the first time his visit coincides with an electric vehicle focus.
This isn't the first time the president has visited Michigan since his tenure in the White House began. It's not even the first time his visit coincides with an electric vehicle focus.
Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
$1 million Powerball ticket sold in Scottsdale still unclaimed
Officials say the ticket must be claimed by Nov. 18, or it will expire.
Officials say the ticket must be claimed by Nov. 18, or it will expire.