US unemployment claims rise for 3rd straight week amid delta spread
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
U.S. unemployment claims rose by 11,000 last week to 362,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Powerball: Results for Wednesday night’s $570 million drawing are in
The jackpot has reached $570 million, the second-largest prize this year and eighth-largest in Powerball history.
The jackpot has reached $570 million, the second-largest prize this year and eighth-largest in Powerball history.
HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.
Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.
Sallie Mae gives tips for completing your FAFSA application: What is the best student loan option for you?
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
Sallie Mae released a new FAFSA application tool and tips to make getting federal aid easier. Here are tips for filing for FAFSA and other student loan options.
How to find the best travel credit cards
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
Travel credit cards can save you money on your next vacation, but make sure their benefits outweigh any fees.
Powerball jackpot soars to $570M ahead for Wednesday’s drawing
Wednesday’s drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated jackpot of $570 million or a cash option of $410.1 million.
Wednesday’s drawing will take place at 10:59 p.m. ET with an estimated jackpot of $570 million or a cash option of $410.1 million.
FEMA's new flood insurance methodology could cause rate drop for 1.2M policyholders, data shows
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting its first update in about 40 years, and 1.2 million homeowners will see their rates decrease.
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting its first update in about 40 years, and 1.2 million homeowners will see their rates decrease.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program called ‘broken’ & ‘confusing’ after Biden admin. asks for feedback
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
Ninety-eight percent of PSLF applications are rejected, typically because of an issue with the qualifying repayment plan. The Education Department has given borrowers the chance to submit feedback about the federal student loan program — here's what they're saying.
COVID-19 driving more millennials to buy life insurance than Gen X & Boomers, study finds
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
As the pandemic continues across the U.S., it is pushing more Millennials to look into life insurance.
What to do if you don't qualify for $9.5B worth of student loan forgiveness under Biden in 2021
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
See if you qualify for student loan repayment assistance like IDR plans, permanent disability discharges and refinancing. (iStock)
Many families face food challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic, poll shows
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.
Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.
US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Winning $432M Mega Millions jackpot ticket sold at Manhattan pizzeria
The winning ticket was sold at Pronto Pizza in Midtown Manhattan. It is the biggest lottery jackpot ever won in New York City and the second-largest jackpot won in the history of the state.
The winning ticket was sold at Pronto Pizza in Midtown Manhattan. It is the biggest lottery jackpot ever won in New York City and the second-largest jackpot won in the history of the state.
Liberal arts doctorate leaves borrowers with nearly $200K in student loan debt on $40K salary, study finds
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
A post-secondary degree can leave borrowers with a six-figure student loan balance, but it's important to remember that federal student aid isn't “free money.” Keep reading to learn more about the average student loan debt and how you can pay it off faster.
As car shopping surges, vehicle history report company expects to double revenue in 2021
One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.
One car history report company says it expects to double its revenue this year as the demand for used cars rises. Here's how to keep your costs down amid rising prices.
What you need to know about credit card annual fees
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Credit cards with annual fees may seem unnecessary, but sometimes it makes sense to opt for these cards.
Personal loan rates plummet — 3-year rates drop to lowest point since July
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan company used deceptive practices, CFPB says: Tips for choosing a reputable lender
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
The CFPB issued a consent order for one college financing company after ruling its ISA program was a form of consumer credit and must adhere to federal financial laws.
Rise in labor trafficking abuse found across many US industries, study says
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.
Labor trafficking is the “recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery, ” according to the study.