Top tips to help lottery winners protect their finances
Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.
Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.
Saturday Powerball drawing up to $1.8B
Saturday's Powerball drawing is for the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, a whopping $1.8 billion.
Saturday's Powerball drawing is for the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, a whopping $1.8 billion.
States where unemployment claims are increasing the most
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.
Unemployment up as employers added just 22,000 jobs last month
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, worse than expected and the highest level since 2021.
List of jobs eligible for 'no tax on tips' deduction
The list of occupations unveiled by the Treasuring Department include bartenders, wait staff, musicians, DJs and more.
The list of occupations unveiled by the Treasuring Department include bartenders, wait staff, musicians, DJs and more.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’
A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.
A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion: Here's what to do if you win
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
Powerball jackpot soars to $815 million for Wednesday; 7th largest ever
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
$5.4B Times Square casino bid backed by Jay-Z draws backlash, here's why
Jay-Z-backed $5.4B Times Square casino bid changes funding plan after backlash, with supporters touting jobs and critics warning of congestion, crime.
Jay-Z-backed $5.4B Times Square casino bid changes funding plan after backlash, with supporters touting jobs and critics warning of congestion, crime.