FAFSA: What to know about changes to this year's application for student aid
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is available for the 2024-2025 school year, but only on a limited basis. Here's how it works and some of the key changes.
These are the 5 states with the highest and lowest student loan debt balances
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
The most populated states in the country tend to have the highest student loan balances, while the least populated tend to have the lowest balances.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
Powerball: Winning $842M jackpot ticket sold in Michigan
The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.
The winning ticket as part of the Powerball's $842 million jackpot was sold in Michigan, according to lottery officials.
Flagstaff raises minimum wage to $17.40 per hour
Beginning Jan. 1, minimum wage in Flagstaff will increase by 60 cents to $17.40 per hour. Tipped workers will now make at least $15.90. The wage hike applies to any employee expected to work at least 25 hours a year within city limits.
Beginning Jan. 1, minimum wage in Flagstaff will increase by 60 cents to $17.40 per hour. Tipped workers will now make at least $15.90. The wage hike applies to any employee expected to work at least 25 hours a year within city limits.
Top stories this year: Looking back at FOX 10's most viewed stories of 2023
We've looked at the numbers and tracked down the top stories from the Phoenix area, and beyond, that captured your attention the most throughout 2023 from FOX10Phoenix.com, as well as month-by-month.
We've looked at the numbers and tracked down the top stories from the Phoenix area, and beyond, that captured your attention the most throughout 2023 from FOX10Phoenix.com, as well as month-by-month.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Powerball jackpot: New year kicks off with $810 million prize on the line
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
U.S. Bank sending nearly $6 million to consumers for freezing access to unemployment benefits during COVID-19
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
U.S. Bank allegedly froze thousands of accounts of unemployed workers during the pandemic, and they didn’t create a simple way for them to retrieve access to their accounts.
These states had Powerball jackpot winners in 2023
The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.
The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.
AZ minimum wage increases to $14.35 on Jan. 1
On New Year's Day, mininum wage in Arizona will be raised to $14.35, which is a 50 cent increase. Flagstaff and Tucson have their own minimum wage ordinance that is higher than the state's.
On New Year's Day, mininum wage in Arizona will be raised to $14.35, which is a 50 cent increase. Flagstaff and Tucson have their own minimum wage ordinance that is higher than the state's.
Maui welcoming tourists to boost economy in aftermath of devastating wildfires
Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.
Hawaii’s governor and mayor are welcoming tourists back to the west side of Maui months after August wildfires killed at least 100 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings.
Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Student loan borrowers struggle to keep up with monthly payments: study
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Student loans have become a burden for many borrowers, post-pandemic. Sixty percent of federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October didn’t make payments until mid-November, according to the Department of Education.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Powerball jackpot rises to estimated $760M ahead of final drawing of 2023
While no tickets matched all six numbers in the Powerball jackpot, lucky winners in two U.S. states still won big, lottery officials said.
While no tickets matched all six numbers in the Powerball jackpot, lucky winners in two U.S. states still won big, lottery officials said.
Rare stuffed animal going up for auction in Glendale
They say treasure is in the eye of the beholder, and this treasure just happens to be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
They say treasure is in the eye of the beholder, and this treasure just happens to be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Auto insurance premiums and claims still on the rise: study
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Add auto insurance premiums to the list of costs on the rise for drivers. Paired with rising claims, don't expect car insurance rates to dip anytime soon.
Americans are feeling more optimistic about the future of Social Security: survey
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
More Americans expect to get their Social Security benefits when they retire – in three prior readings, non-retirees were more inclined to predict they would not receive their benefits, a recent Gallup survey said.
New year, new price to mail a letter via US Postal Service
The U.S. Postal Service is once again saying inflation is the reason the cost to mail a letter is going up after recording $6.5 billion net loss for 2023.
The U.S. Postal Service is once again saying inflation is the reason the cost to mail a letter is going up after recording $6.5 billion net loss for 2023.