Millions of Americans to bet $16B on Super Bowl LVII, survey shows

The total amount expected to be wagered this year is more than double the amount from last year as the legal U.S. sports betting market continues to grow.

Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year

The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.

Biden’s Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to cut hidden costs

From hidden concert ticket fees to early termination fees, the Junk Fee Prevention Act aims to save Americans billions.

Biden administration approves more than 16 million borrowers for student loan forgiveness

Even though millions have been approved for the president’s student loan forgiveness initiative, the plan remains in legal battle and the Supreme Court is set to take it on in February. This is what you need to know about paying off student loan debt quickly.

Powerball jackpot jumps to $653M

The jackpot is worth $653M with a cash value of $350.3M.

Still leaving a tip? Why frustration is growing among customers

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, customers are automatically being prompted to leave a gratuity — many times as high as 30%.

Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey

Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Texas economy doing well despite high inflation, concerns about recession

According to the numbers released, the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area has the fastest job growth in the state right now. And the Texas economy as a whole had the second-strongest job growth on record.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.