Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.

Series of reported home heists, stubborn squatters in New York lead to new laws

Series of reported home heists, stubborn squatters in New York lead to new laws

In one case a woman's Queens home was taken over by a man and a group of subletting squatters. Police arrested the homeowner when she tried to change the locks in order to keep them out.

In one case a woman's Queens home was taken over by a man and a group of subletting squatters. Police arrested the homeowner when she tried to change the locks in order to keep them out.

Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll

Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll

Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.

Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds

Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds

Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission

Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

Primal Kitchen avocado oil recalled because glass bottles prone to breaking

Primal Kitchen avocado oil recalled because glass bottles prone to breaking

Primal Kitchen avocado oil product is being recalled because “the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill,” an FDA notice says.

Primal Kitchen avocado oil product is being recalled because “the glass may be prone to breakage, causing the product to spill,” an FDA notice says.

'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985

'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985

This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.

This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.

Squatter charged after allegedly taking over $1M Queens home

Squatter charged after allegedly taking over $1M Queens home

Initially the alleged squatter said that he was a 'legal tenant', forcing police to arrest the homeowner instead for changing the locks as he pushed his way inside.

Initially the alleged squatter said that he was a 'legal tenant', forcing police to arrest the homeowner instead for changing the locks as he pushed his way inside.

Is it better to rent or own in NYC?

Is it better to rent or own in NYC?

Living in the city comes at a price – and it isn't cheap. Finding rent under $2,400 is nearly impossible and average mortgage rates are around $3,460. Here's our answer.

Living in the city comes at a price – and it isn't cheap. Finding rent under $2,400 is nearly impossible and average mortgage rates are around $3,460. Here's our answer.

Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments

Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments

Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.

Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.

Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.