401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high
A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.
Someone in New Jersey won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot
Someone in New Jersey who bought a single ticket overcame the odds Tuesday night and won the $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot, breaking a winless streak that dated to last December.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
North Texans must make this much money to comfortably afford a home, report says
If you are looking to buy a new home in North Texas, you'd better be willing to pay.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Texas
A recent study has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state. See where Texas ranks.
Powerball jackpot hits $800 million, sixth biggest prize in history
Monday's Powerball jackpot is now the sixth largest in game history.
Powerball jackpot up to $750 million after no big winners Wednesday
The next Powerball jackpot is up to a whopping $750 million after no one hit the big prize Wednesday night.
MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts — here's how much she's given away so far
MacKenzie Scott is giving $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an application process. The award is more than double the amount that she initially promised.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned
The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.
Mega Millions jackpot hits $977 million after no winner Tuesday night
Last night’s Mega Millions drawing brought no big winner. Here’s when the next drawing for the jackpot will take place.
Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit
President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.
Powerball drawing tonight worth estimated $645 million
The new jackpot is the second to surpass $600 million this year after no one won the top prize in this weekend’s drawing.
More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
32-hour workweek? Bernie Sanders' bill would make it US law
Senator Bernie Sanders is proposing a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay in America.
FTC sending checks to people defrauded by student loan forgiveness scams
The FTC is sending over $4.1 million in refunds to people who lost money in student loan forgiveness scams. Here's what to know.
Inflation rises as gas prices and housing costs tick up, leaving Americans concerned
Inflation rose in February, leaving the Federal Reserve uncertain about future rate hikes.
Majority of Americans feel frustrated by excessive tipping, leaving less on average: survey
Tipping expectations have "gone too far" for many Americans, citing increasing gratuity requests at self-service kiosks and convenience stores, according to a new survey.
Winning numbers drawn for Powerball's $532 million jackpot
Feeling lucky? The winning numbers for Powerball's highly-anticipated $532 million jackpot were drawn on March 11.
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.