Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
New job trend 'boreout' is harming America's workplaces — here's how to fix it
First it was "quiet quitters" — then it was "loud laborers."
UAW's unusual strike plan: Union could target small number of factories, sources say
The UAW is considering targeted strikes on a small number of factories run by Detroit's Big Three -- which would be far less costly to the union.
Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax
A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.
UAW, Big 3 have only days left to reach deal before employees strike
If the UAW and Big Three automakers don't reach a deal by the end of Sept. 14, union employees will go on strike.
NYC Dept. of Sanitation Declares September 7 as 'Gray's Papaya Day'
This week DSNY officials posted a tweet proclaiming September 7 "Gray's Papaya Day" at the Department for following the new rules on trash collection and pick-up.
Gen Zers credit card balances grow the fastest: TransUnion
Overall card balance surged to a record high of $963 billion in the second quarter — Gen Zers debt represented the most significant share of this growth, according to TransUnion.
Success of 'Barbie' movie may be financial boon for Mattel
'Barbie' has reportedly produced $1.385 billion at the box offices.
IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in past due taxes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.
Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in company's move to be inclusive
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
Over 4 million student borrowers enroll in Biden’s SAVE forgiveness plan
The Department of Education said it had received nearly 4 million applications for a new income-driven repayment program since launching at the end of July.
Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
Here is how you can avoid a tax refund shock next year
Next year’s tax refund shouldn’t be a shock to Americans if they take stock of their income taxes mid-year, according to Jackson Hewitt.
Tyson Foods to test driverless trucks, transforming meat transportation
Tyson Foods, Inc. is entering the realm of self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Gatik AI, Inc. The meat processing and marketing giant plans to deploy autonomous refrigerated box trucks on predetermined short-haul routes in northwest Arkansas.
Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
ESPN, ABC, Disney-owned channels go dark for Charter Spectrum cable subscribers amid dispute
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Americans consider using credit cards to afford student loan payments: survey
Many Americans who used the pause on student loan payments to reduce debt may now have to reverse course, according to a recent Empower survey.