Costco flushable wipes settlement has wholesale giant paying $2M
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
Here's how much debt the average consumer has, and where it's the worst
Researchers analyzed credit reports in the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas to show where consumers have the highest balances.
US stamp prices will increase again; here’s how much it will cost
Stamp prices are poised to rise soon for the second time this year, and it will be one of the highest hikes yet.
Fathers earned 31% more in annual wages than mothers in 2023, study finds
A recent study shows that in 2023, fathers earned 31% more than mothers, underscoring the persistent "motherhood penalty" in the workforce.
Transgender prison inmate assaulted by Arizona cellmate gets $10K judgment in civil rights suit
A transgender woman who was assaulted by a male inmate while housed in a men’s unit at an Arizona penitentiary has won a $10,000 judgment in a federal civil rights lawsuit.
More than 40% of Americans have no clue what a 401k is, survey finds
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
Arizona unemployment numbers at a record low
Unemployment numbers in Arizona are at a record low, according to a new report. The unemployment rate in May dropped from 3.6% to 3.4%, says the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity?s latest report. This is the lowest level seen in our state since the department began measuring unemployment in 1976.
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
'Never expect it': Florida treasure hunters find hundreds of silver coins from historic 1715 shipwrecks
Florida’s treasure hunting season is off to a strong start, and Brevard County hunters hit it big time on their first find of the season.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
IRS penalties on American taxpayers surged nearly 300% last year
The IRS hit taxpayers with a record $7 billion in penalties last year.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Rhode Island has the highest car accident costs, here are the other states with high costs
Drivers are struggling to deal with high car repair costs, with Rhode Island, Georgia and Connecticut facing the highest costs.
29% of borrowers say student loan debt will have a major influence on their vote, survey finds
Nearly a quarter of the people polled in the survey say they struggle to afford their monthly student loan payments.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
Convicted killer of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart ordered to pay $350k in restitution
A California judge ruled Monday that a man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996 must pay just over $350,000 to her family for costs they incurred after her death.