Report: Middle-aged Americans struggling to save for retirement
A new survey by the AARP finds that people between the ages of 40 and 60 years old are increasingly struggling to save for retirement, due to the toll of providing financial support to their parents or adult children.
A new survey by the AARP finds that people between the ages of 40 and 60 years old are increasingly struggling to save for retirement, due to the toll of providing financial support to their parents or adult children.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $394M ahead of Wednesday’s drawing
Powerball will draw winning numbers for its $394 million jackpot Wednesday night at 11 ET.
Powerball will draw winning numbers for its $394 million jackpot Wednesday night at 11 ET.
Changes to FICO credit score calculations could make it harder to get a loan: report
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
FICO, the most widely-used credit score in the United States, is changing the way it calculates consumers' scores and that could make it more difficult for some Americans to get a loan.
IRS struggles to send refunds, answer calls
in the 2019 fiscal year, among other problems, the IRS was late in sending legitimate refunds to many taxpayers and failed to answer the majority of phone calls from taxpayers. The agency also failed to collect billions in unpaid taxes.
in the 2019 fiscal year, among other problems, the IRS was late in sending legitimate refunds to many taxpayers and failed to answer the majority of phone calls from taxpayers. The agency also failed to collect billions in unpaid taxes.
25 states raising the minimum wage come Jan. 1, 2020
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
More than 20 states will be raising the minimum wage to as much as $15 an hour come Jan. 1, 2020.
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $340 million for Friday the 13th drawing
The cash option is $230.8 million.
The cash option is $230.8 million.
Signed ‘Harry Potter’ book bought for a penny to be auctioned off for as much as $2,700
A first-edition "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" book that was signed by J.K. Rowling and purchased for only a penny could be auctioned off for as much as $2,700.
A first-edition "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" book that was signed by J.K. Rowling and purchased for only a penny could be auctioned off for as much as $2,700.
61 percent of Americans dread the holidays because of spending, survey suggests
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Most Americans dread the holidays due to spending, according to a new survey.
Giving Tuesday: Companies, nonprofits tapping into holiday spirit by giving back
A number of organizations are stepping up their charitable donations in honor of Giving Tuesday and tapping into people’s holiday spirit.
A number of organizations are stepping up their charitable donations in honor of Giving Tuesday and tapping into people’s holiday spirit.
Airlines to offer major flight deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2019
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Planning to travel somewhere in 2020? You may be able to save on flights by booking on Black Friday or Cyber Monday.
Husbands stress more if their wives earn 50 percent or more of household income: study
A recent study found that married men stress out more when their wives earn 50 percent or more of the household income.
A recent study found that married men stress out more when their wives earn 50 percent or more of the household income.
FDIC gives green light for a BB&T-SunTrust bank merger
Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based BB&T are one step closer to merging.
Atlanta-based SunTrust and Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based BB&T are one step closer to merging.
Thanksgiving hosts will spend $300 or more this year and most guests won’t chip in, survey finds
When it comes to cost, Thanksgiving dinner hosts will spend an average of $310.17, or about $31 per guest.
When it comes to cost, Thanksgiving dinner hosts will spend an average of $310.17, or about $31 per guest.
Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.
NY regulator vows to investigate Apple Card for sex bias
A New York regulator is investigating Goldman Sachs for possible sex discrimination in the way it sets credit limits. The bank denies wrongdoing.
A New York regulator is investigating Goldman Sachs for possible sex discrimination in the way it sets credit limits. The bank denies wrongdoing.
Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served
On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.
On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.
Step aside, Black Friday: ‘Cash Back Day’ puts money back into the wallets of shoppers who spend
RetailMeNot’s first annual "Cash Back Day" takes place on Nov. 7, offering up to 20 percent cash back to shoppers who purchase items from hundreds of participating retailers.
RetailMeNot’s first annual "Cash Back Day" takes place on Nov. 7, offering up to 20 percent cash back to shoppers who purchase items from hundreds of participating retailers.
Millennials willing to tap retirement savings to cover basic expenses, study finds
While many Americans have little to no retirement savings at all, even young savers who do are perhaps too willing to draw from that stash to cover unrelated expenses.
While many Americans have little to no retirement savings at all, even young savers who do are perhaps too willing to draw from that stash to cover unrelated expenses.
Kohl’s offers double its regular military discount in honor of Veterans Day
Kohl’s is offering double its military discount for Veterans Day, increasing it from 15 percent to 30 percent.
Kohl’s is offering double its military discount for Veterans Day, increasing it from 15 percent to 30 percent.
Cuomo: Medicaid gap is a 'major problem'
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling ballooning Medicaid spending a "major problem" in New York.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling ballooning Medicaid spending a "major problem" in New York.