Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
No-tip restaurants in NYC: How a Japanese ramen spot is doing
Leaving a tip at the end of a meal is a routine part of going out to eat in New York City, but there are some restaurants that are bucking the trend and implementing a no-tip policy.
Leaving a tip at the end of a meal is a routine part of going out to eat in New York City, but there are some restaurants that are bucking the trend and implementing a no-tip policy.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Aldi opens first Staten Island store with giveaways: Details
A new Aldi location is opening in Staten Island on Sep. 12 with a chance to win a giveaway and a gift card sweepstakes. The store will become the 123rd location in New York State and the first in the borough.
A new Aldi location is opening in Staten Island on Sep. 12 with a chance to win a giveaway and a gift card sweepstakes. The store will become the 123rd location in New York State and the first in the borough.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Why there are more 401(k) millionaires in the US than ever before
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
Social Security: 3 changes to look out for in 2025, according to experts
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.
Where Trump, Harris stand on easing childcare costs
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
On this topic, Trump and Harris have one main commonality: Both have supported a higher child tax credit. Here’s what they’ve said.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Here's how much long-term renters spend on average, and most affordable states for renters
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
With U.S. home prices and mortgage rates still high, many Americans remain renters – often spending a large percentage of their income on housing.
Report: Millennials have gained wealth faster than their parents did at same age
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Inflation-adjusted wealth for younger Americans surged 49% since right before the COVID-19 pandemic.
ATM fees hit a record high in US — these are the cities where you'll pay the most
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
As average out-of-network ATM fees hit an all-time high, Americans pay the most in these metros.
Gen Z cynical about future as majority call cost of living the number one election issue
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.
Gen Z young adults are "struggling to remain optimistic" about their economic futures, a new report says, as rising costs of living and unaffordable housing prices make them re-evaluate their dreams.