Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.
Winning numbers drawn for Monday's $1.04B Powerball jackpot
There have been 32 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
There have been 32 straight drawings without a jackpot winner.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark after no grand prize winner in Saturday's drawing
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Powerball jackpot now up to $925 million after no grand-prize winners
The search continues for Powerball's jackpot winner. Powerball's jackpot will be just short of $1 billion after no one got all six winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing.
The search continues for Powerball's jackpot winner. Powerball's jackpot will be just short of $1 billion after no one got all six winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing.
Social Security won't forgive Arlington man's decades-old overpayment: 'Uncle Sam will get his money'
Jimmie Byrd says the agency is hurting his security by trying to collect on an overpayment for $1,400 made to his mother 45 years ago.
Jimmie Byrd says the agency is hurting his security by trying to collect on an overpayment for $1,400 made to his mother 45 years ago.
Arlington man told by Social Security Administration to pay back money paid to his mother in 1978
The SSA is asking Jimmie Byrd to pay them more than $1,400 that was paid 45 years ago to his mother who died back in 2011. He could not believe his eyes when he opened a letter from the SSA last month.
The SSA is asking Jimmie Byrd to pay them more than $1,400 that was paid 45 years ago to his mother who died back in 2011. He could not believe his eyes when he opened a letter from the SSA last month.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Social Security overpaid North Texas woman by $41K, now they are demanding the money back
Delfina Prisock says her life was turned upside down when she received the letter from the Social Security Administration in May, demanding she repay more than $41,000 in benefits.
Delfina Prisock says her life was turned upside down when she received the letter from the Social Security Administration in May, demanding she repay more than $41,000 in benefits.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $672M ahead of Wednesday night's drawing
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Texas: New study
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $596M after no tickets match numbers needed to claim grand prize
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.