Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M

A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.

How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024

A recent GOBankingRates study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.

Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping

A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.

Whopping 78% of aspiring homeowners say they can’t afford the American dream

Owning a home is still the centerpiece of the American dream, a new survey found – but that a vast majority of Americans say they simply can’t afford it.

Your $1 and $2 bills could be worth thousands: What to look for

These very rare $1 and $2 bills could be worth a lot more than face value. Here's how to spot bills that are worth hanging onto.

These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay

The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.

Nike to sign Caitlin Clark to deal as hotly contested sweepstakes comes to end: report

The Caitlin Clark shoe deal sweepstakes reportedly came to an end Sunday with Nike being the one to ink the Indiana Fever rookie to a deal over the likes of Adidas, Under Armour and Puma.

North Texas man sues Cinemark claiming 24-ounce beer cups can't hold 24 ounces

A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming the movie theater chain is lying to customers about the size of its drinks.

This is how much of your tax money goes to servicing US national debt

A new analysis shows that a rising amount of personal income taxes is going toward paying down interest costs on the national debt.

Your Social Security COLA increase could be bigger than expected next year

Social Security recipients are on track to receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year that is bigger than previously expected after inflation accelerated for the third month in a row.

‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges

Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.

High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month

Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.

Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed

The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.

Mark Cuban says he paid $275M in taxes this year

It is tax day and Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban says he is ready to pay up.

Credit card delinquency rates hit worst level since 2012 in new Fed data

All stages of credit card delinquency — 30, 60 and 90 days past due — rose during the fourth quarter of 2023 to the highest level since 2012, when the Fed began tracking the data.