Student loan forgiveness: Biden cancels another $1.2B in debt for public service workers

Student loan borrowers who work in public service, such as teachers, nurses, firefighters, and others, will benefit from the student debt relief, the Education Department said.

Surrogacy scam: Sarasota couple joins 23 families in suing woman accused of taking $6M for lavish lifestyle

A Sarasota couple thought their money was being paid to the surrogate carrying their child. Instead, attorneys said it was used to fund a lavish lifestyle, fancy cars and an aspiring rap career. 

IRS issues warning to taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service is issuing a warning to taxpayers about a new scam on their radar that could cost you time and money.

Here's the salary you need to be in the top 1% in all 50 states

In some states, Americans need to earn more than $1 million annually to be a part of the top 1%, according to a study from GoBankingRates.

Live: Trump at RNC in first public appearance since assassination attempt

The 2024 Republican National Convention starts Monday, drawing significant attention due to Trump's recent survival of an assassination attempt. Day one's focus is "Make America Wealthy Again."

Inflation drops 1% based on monthly federal report
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The monthly Consumer Price Index report showed that prices dropped by 1%, the first month-over-month decline in inflation since May 2020. Financiers say it is a sign pointing to an interest rate cut, possibly in September.

Why are some people still using checks? Here's what to know as Target stops accepting them

Americans will soon not be able to write checks to buy things at one big box retailer, as Target says it will not accept them, as of July 15. Here's what to know about checks, how they came to be, why some Americans are still using them, and for what purpose.

More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says

The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.

Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June

The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.

Las Vegas' Mirage to give away $1.6M before closing: Here's how you can win

The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is set to give away $1.6 million in a "Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway" before it transforms into the Hard Rock Casino.

US home prices hit another all-time high

The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.

Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition

Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.

Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns

People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.

Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers

Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.