Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
The Social Security Administration announced 2025's cost of living adjustment (COLA) to Social Security checks.
TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement
The Justice Department reported that money laundering networks transferred hundreds of millions of dollars through TD Bank branches for years.
States with the highest student loan payments: Study
New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.
Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most
The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.
Inflation sees the lowest annual rise since 2021
The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the main measure of inflation, increased 0.2% in September, a similar increase consumers saw in August and July, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
1977 Stormtrooper helmet up for sale in movie memorabilia auction
The helmet from the popular sci-fi film “Star Wars" is one of over 1,000 movie and TV items up for auction in November.
Which issue will most influence voters' choice in November? New poll reveals answer
With less than a month to go before the election, a new Gallup poll shows that voters rank one issue as the most important factor in deciding their vote
HBO filmmaker believes he found bitcoin's creator, whose identity has been unknown
The identity of bitcoin's inventor has been a mystery, but the creator of a new HBO documentary believes he may have uncovered the person's identity.
McDonald’s sues meat industry giants over alleged beef price fixing scheme
McDonald's has filed a lawsuit against the nation's largest meat packers—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef—accusing them of conspiring to fix beef prices by limiting supply to inflate costs.
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician: Here's who she surpassed
Taylor Swift is now the world's richest female musician, with a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
Mega Millions ticket price jumps—Are you ready to pay $5 for a shot at billions?
The price of a Mega Millions ticket will more than double to $5 starting in April, according to lottery officials, who promise larger prizes and more winners.
Here’s how much money is needed to be considered middle class in every state
Income levels required to be considered middle-class varied significantly depending on where a person lived, according to the new study.
30% of Americans scammed in last 12 months, losing over $2,600 in their lifetime, study finds
A new report reveals that 30% of Americans have been scammed in the past year, losing an average of $2,647 in their lifetime. Concerns over AI in scams are rising.
Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC
Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Bill Gates no longer among 10 wealthiest billionaires in the world: Here’s who made list
This is the first time Bill Gates has fallen out of the world’s top ten richest people since 1991.
Map: States where mortgage rates increased the most this year
Mortgage rates increased in all but six states in the first half of 2024.
No, the port strike did not cause a toilet paper shortage
Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.
Will the election impact your 401(k)? Here’s what to know
Election years can raise anxiety about the future – including your retirement savings.
Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS
The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.