Social Security overpaid North Texas woman by $41K, now they are demanding the money back
Delfina Prisock says her life was turned upside down when she received the letter from the Social Security Administration in May, demanding she repay more than $41,000 in benefits.
Delfina Prisock says her life was turned upside down when she received the letter from the Social Security Administration in May, demanding she repay more than $41,000 in benefits.
Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Powerball jackpot surges to $725M after 27 consecutive drawings with no winner
The estimated $725 million jackpot – with a one-time cash payout option of $345.7 million – is the eighth largest in Powerball history.
The estimated $725 million jackpot – with a one-time cash payout option of $345.7 million – is the eighth largest in Powerball history.
Debt canceled for 1,200 former University of Phoenix students
The government is discharging $37 million in student loan debt for more than 1,200 former University of Phoenix students.
The government is discharging $37 million in student loan debt for more than 1,200 former University of Phoenix students.
‘Take Care of Maya’: Family’s $200 million lawsuit against All Children’s Hospital goes to court
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
A child in extreme pain, a mother’s suicide, allegations of child abuse and an unconventional Ketamine therapy took center stage in a Sarasota County courtroom on Thursday as opening statements were heard in a case highlighted in the Netflix documentary ‘Take Care of Maya’.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Dream job? Company to hire professional Netflix binge-watcher
The winner will be paid $2500 to watch three binge-worthy Netflix shows: Squid Game, Stranger Things and Wednesday.
The winner will be paid $2500 to watch three binge-worthy Netflix shows: Squid Game, Stranger Things and Wednesday.
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
U.S. national debt hits record $33 trillion
The national debt ? which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors ? hit $33.04 trillion as of Monday afternoon, according to new data published by the Treasury Department. By comparison, just four decades ago, the national debt hovered around $907 billion.
The national debt ? which measures what the U.S. owes its creditors ? hit $33.04 trillion as of Monday afternoon, according to new data published by the Treasury Department. By comparison, just four decades ago, the national debt hovered around $907 billion.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $672M ahead of Wednesday night's drawing
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
Elon Musk suggests he'll charge X users a fee to be on platform
The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.
The billionaire has complained about slumping revenue since he purchased the social media platform last year.
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from earning money off streaming site after sexual assault claims
Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.
Russell Brand's main account has more than 6.6 million subscribers, and he has denied allegations of sexual assault made by four women.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Phoenix QuikTrip
Officials say a $1 million ticket for the Sept. 16 drawing was sold at a QuikTrip, located near 30th Street and Indian School Road.
Officials say a $1 million ticket for the Sept. 16 drawing was sold at a QuikTrip, located near 30th Street and Indian School Road.
It costs $237K to raise a child, report says
According to Lending Tree, the average cost of raising a child from birth to 18 years old now exceeds $237,000. On an annual basis, this amounts to slightly over $21,000 per child. Notably, this represents a 20 percent increase since 2016.
According to Lending Tree, the average cost of raising a child from birth to 18 years old now exceeds $237,000. On an annual basis, this amounts to slightly over $21,000 per child. Notably, this represents a 20 percent increase since 2016.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Republicans propose short-term spending bill as government shutdown approaches
The proposed short-term bill would keep the government open until late October.
The proposed short-term bill would keep the government open until late October.