How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
America is more rent-burdened than ever: These cities take the biggest chunk of your budget
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Renters in these U.S. cities pay, on average, more than 30% of their income in rent.
Another week of higher gas prices shows no signs of slowing: AAA
Gas prices continue to climb as demand grows and oil prices surge, according to the latest report from AAA. Drivers are also facing rising insurance costs in 2023.
Gas prices continue to climb as demand grows and oil prices surge, according to the latest report from AAA. Drivers are also facing rising insurance costs in 2023.
Gas prices are starting to rise. Will relief come soon after?
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.50. Last week, the average price was $3.45.
According to AAA, the current average price for a gallon of regular gas stands at $3.50. Last week, the average price was $3.45.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $653M
The jackpot is worth $653M with a cash value of $350.3M.
The jackpot is worth $653M with a cash value of $350.3M.
Exxon earns record profits in 2022 with surge in energy prices
Exxon raked in over $12 billion in profits to raise its annual net income to a staggering $55.7 billion.
Exxon raked in over $12 billion in profits to raise its annual net income to a staggering $55.7 billion.
Walmart trying out more 'upscale' stores with launch of new designs, upgrades
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
Price is top reason why consumers want to drop auto insurance providers
Many Americans believe their current auto insurance costs are too expensive. Here's what you can do to lower yours.
Many Americans believe their current auto insurance costs are too expensive. Here's what you can do to lower yours.
She closed her eyes and blindly picked lottery numbers. It worked.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
“I had to go with my gut and my gut said to just close my eyes and pick,” the North Carolina woman said.
School bus driver wins $150,000 on $5 scratch-off and plans to pay off mortgage
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Paula Harris, a 59-year-old school bus driver in North Carolina, said she also hopes to use the winnings to help out her kids.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.
Still leaving a tip? Why frustration is growing among customers
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity — many times as high as 30%.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity — many times as high as 30%.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.
Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.
No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022: The Senior Citizens League
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.
Social Security benefits could not keep up with inflation in 2022, according to a report by The Senior Citizens League.