How does your savings account compare to the average American?

The amount of money in your savings may vary depending on your income, lifestyle, monthly costs and other life factors.

March inflation breakdown: What prices are rising the fastest?

Here is a breakdown of where Americans are seeing prices rising and falling the fastest as they continue to wrestle with sticker shock.

USPS proposes raising stamp prices again

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing another increase in stamp prices.

Who won the $1.3 billion Powerball? We still don't know

Someone in Oregon is set to take home the massive Powerball payout, which is the eighth-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history. But we still don’t know who, and probably won’t for several more weeks.

Inflation accelerates more than expected in March as high prices persist

The Labor Department has released its closely-watched report for March, showing inflation accelerated again for the third straight month.

America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion

Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.

Norfolk Southern agrees to $600 million settlement for East Palestine train derailment

The company whose freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, causing a massive chemical spill last year has reached a $600 million settlement agreement with residents.

Comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for record $6 million

An original print version of the comic book was sold at an auction last week, shattering a record held by another comic which sold for over $3 million in 2021.

The National debt; betting at work? | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, John chats with Brian Riedl of the Manhattan Institute and why the U.S. needs to get a handle of the growing crisis. In the second segment, John talks with Troy Foster, a partner at The Foster Group, about sports betting while at work and joining pools in the office.

Powerball drawing held after delay: See the winning numbers

The Powerball drawing was held early Sunday after a delay, with one ticket in Oregon winning the $1.3 billion jackpot.

Here are the biggest lottery jackpots in history

Throughout the years, changes to the Powerball and Mega Millions games have raised the lottery prizes and stakes for players trying to win these massive jackpots.

Easter money heist: LA thieves steal up to $30M in cash

The up to $30 million heist happened in Los Angeles’ Sylmar neighborhood. It’s among the largest cash burglaries in L.A. history.