Congress to grill top regulators over bank collapses
Two congressional committees are set to begin hearings on the recent collapse of two major banks.
$20 minimum wage could come to New York as inflation persists
New York is among the states where legislation has been filed to boost minimum wages to $20 or more.
Student loan refinance interest rates fall for 10-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
How far does $100,000 go in New York City?
The company SmartAsset compared how much $100,000 was worth in 76 of the largest cities in the U.S.
Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy and other celebs charged with alleged crypto violations by SEC
Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun and his companies were also charged for fraud and other security law violations.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits
Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Virginia man wins lottery with 2 Powerball tickets in same drawing
Ben Baker bought a total of 10 tickets with two of them having the winning the numbers.
Gas prices hold steady despite market turmoil: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas held steady at $3.46, even as oil prices plunged to levels not seen since August 2021, AAA said.
Parent of Silicon Valley Bank seeks bankruptcy protection
The parent of Silicon Valley Bank, seized last week by the U.S., is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
First Republic receives $30-billion rescue from 11 large banks
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is firmly reassuring Congress and the nation that the U.S. banking system remains sound.
Study shows what $100K is actually worth in the largest U.S. cities
Shocker: If you live in New York or California, $100,000 may not go very far. But, here’s where it will.
Egg prices still up 55% over last year despite slight reduction in February
In the CPI data, egg prices in February posted a 55% increase in the one-year span from the same month the prior year.
This week's private student loan interest rates soar for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Equal Pay Day 2023 highlights wage disparities between men, women
March 14 marks Equal Pay Day for all women.
Gov. Hochul says New Yorkers should have ‘confidence’ money is secure after Signature Bank fails
The collapse of New York-based Signature Bank, the third largest bank collapse in U.S. history, has sparked concerns in the state and forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to try and reassure customers.
'I'm feeling helpless and unmoored': Etsy sellers go unpaid after Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Etsy said it will have to delay payments to its sellers after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, but its words are of little comfort to those in need.