Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Price of postage stamps to be raised soon, despite recent increase
The USPS raised the price of stamps to 68 cents in January.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Travel insurance is a must this season after Hurricane Beryl created 'giant mess' for travelers
Hurricane Beryl offered an early hurricane season reminder that a tropical system does not care how early you booked your trip. Experts recommend including travel insurance and working with pros to help when a natural disaster strikes.
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
Here's how much money Americans have to make to feel rich, according to survey
A new survey reveals that few Americans are making the kind of money they feel they need to live comfortably or be considered rich.
Visa, Mastercard can likely handle swipe-fee settlement bigger than $30 billion: judge
Judge's remarks come after she rejected a proposed $30 billion settlement last week.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
Pennsylvania grandmother who just finished breast cancer radiation wins $5M on scratch-off ticket
A Pennsylvania grandmother who just finished breast cancer radiation treatment recently won $5M on a scratch-off ticket.
More than 40% of Americans have no clue what a 401k is, survey finds
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
Governor Shapiro announces rollout of $266 million in property tax, rent rebates will begin July 1
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents will receive more money thanks in part to Governor Josh Shapiro's expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, delivering the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades.
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
Trump proposes making tips tax-free. Here's what it would mean for workers
In the U.S., there are more than 2 million waiters and waitresses whose tips make up a large portion of their income, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates.
More than 1 in 4 US adults have no emergency savings, survey finds
With the soaring cost of living, putting money aside when you need it the most is becoming increasingly challenging for some Americans, based on a recent survey.
IRS penalties on American taxpayers surged nearly 300% last year
The IRS hit taxpayers with a record $7 billion in penalties last year.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
Rhode Island has the highest car accident costs, here are the other states with high costs
Drivers are struggling to deal with high car repair costs, with Rhode Island, Georgia and Connecticut facing the highest costs.