Biden announces $9 billion in additional student debt reliefApproximately 125,000 borrowers will benefit from new fixes for income-driven, public service and disability-related repayment plans.
Why you're paying more for orange juiceMultiple hurricanes have damaged Florida's crops and disease is impacting growers in Brazil, the top producer of oranges in the world.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.2B ahead of Wednesday night drawingThe Powerball jackpot is now the third-largest in the history of the game, and the seventh-largest of all U.S. lottery jackpots.
October Prime Days vs. Black Friday: Which has better deals?Amazon is rolling out another two days of deals on Oct. 10 and 11, but does that mean you should do your holiday shopping now?
Powerball jackpot tops $1 billion ahead of Monday night's drawingThe $1.04 billion jackpot is the fourth-largest in the history of the game, and the second-largest this year.
Student loan borrowers face budget strains as repayments kick back inThe Department of Education estimates 43 million people in the U.S. owe a collective $1.6 trillion in federal student loan debt.
Costco is now selling gold bars, and they're selling out quicklyThe cost of the gold bars will vary, but customers say they have paid around $1,900 for one 1-ounce bar, which is on par with current prices.
Winner of $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot claims prize in FloridaThe winner of the $1.6 billion Mega Millions jackpot in August — the third-largest in U.S. history — has come forward to claim the prize.
You can now earn real money for posting on RedditUsers who participate in the new program can get paid for eligible contributions to the social media site.
Costco CFO: Not if but when membership fees will increaseIt has been more than six years since the nation's third-largest retailer increased its membership fees.
MGM Resorts cyberattack won't be the last; how to protect yourselfAttacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars took vacationers by surprise, but security experts predict more are coming, and show how to best protect yourself.
Uber Eats will start accepting SNAP benefits next yearMore than 41 million Americans received SNAP benefits as of June, numbers by the U.S. Department of Agriculture show.
Is Elon Musk really selling a home energy-saving device?Ads on social media show Elon Musk holding up an energy-saving gadget. But is he really behind this device?
Borrowers weigh payment boycott as student loan payments set to resumeStudent loan repayments are resuming, and some borrowers are considering boycotting to refuse to pay.
Here's how you can get a free weekly credit reportThe report will include bill payment history, loan information, current debt, bankruptcy history and lawsuit records.
New rules would limit medical debt on credit reportsMillions of Americans could be impacted by a decision to limit medical debt from appearing on credit reports.
Student loan scams surge as payments resumeWith student loan payments resuming this fall, scammers are targeting current and former students by promising to help.
$10,000 Great Depression-era bill sells for $480,000 at auctionWhat's a $10,000 bill worth to you? To some auction goers, the answer is hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Fortnite refund: How to claim part of the Epic Games settlementFederal regulators ordered Epic Games to pay $520 million to settle charges that the company tricked Fortnite users into making unwanted purchases.
Fed leaves rates unchanged as it eyes potential 'soft landing'Officials at the Federal Reserve appear optimistic they can continue to curb inflation without plunging the economy into a recession.
As iPhone 15 goes on sale, should you upgrade your phone or wait?There is nothing like the thrill of a shiny new phone. But with prices high, how long can you hold off and keep your old phone?
Social media impulse buying appears to be a growing phenomenonA survey from Bankrate shows that nearly half of social media users admitted to making impulse purchase.
US national debt surpasses $33 trillion for first timeThe grim milestone comes as Congress debates a new spending plan to avert the looming government shutdown.
Is Goodwill becoming more expensive?Consumers on social media are taking aim at thrift stores like Goodwill for their rising prices — but are their claims legit?
More buyers getting cold feet as home costs riseSome buyers are backing out of deals when they see their high rate on paper alongside extra expenses for maintenance, repairs and closing costs.
Home prices expected to remain high in coming monthsExperts say a historically low inventory of homes for sale means higher prices for those looking to buy.
Beware of fake clearance sales on social mediaScammers are using real store names and logos to advertise fake clearance sales on social media feeds, and many shoppers are falling for them.
What does it cost to raise a child? Study shows prices have climbedOn average, the cost of raising a child accounts for nearly 20% of a family budget — and those costs are on the rise.
Who qualifies for the latest student loan relief plan?Student debt forgiveness helped Brendan Sullivan, who is disabled and works at Nellis Air Force Base, obtain new crutches and a wheelchair.
US median household income falls for third straight yearMedian family income dropped by 2.3% from 2021 to 2022, marking the largest national decrease since 2010.
Why food halls are the hottest new dining trend in the USYou can find anything from Latin street food to gourmet burgers and even New Orleans Cajun meals under one roof.
Millennials trading in big-city expenses for small-town affordabilityMark and Heather Gehan are among the millennials, younger Gen Xers and older Gen Zers moving out of big cities.
Social Security recipients in line for increase in 2024With high inflation, Social Security recipients should expect a higher-than-normal adjustment, but experts say these rarely keep up with actual costs.
Here are 5 college degrees that pay the highest median salariesAs the cost of college continues to go up, make the most of your investment with these degrees that earn a median income of at least $100,000.
