The 5 cheapest and 5 priciest states to buy a home in 2024, according to study
Aspiring homeowners need to earn a six-figure salary to afford a typical home in 22 states in 2024, according to a new analysis by Bankrate.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.09 billion after no winner on Monday
The Powerball jackpot jumped to an estimated $1.09 billion after no one matched all six numbers during last night’s drawing. Here’s what to know if you plan to play.
Powerball's $1 billion jackpot: Here are the winning numbers
Powerball released the winning numbers on Monday night.
$40 billion of COVID-19 aid unlocked to build affordable housing
Treasury is relaxing access to COVID-19 aid to build affordable housing and expand eligibility for homes.
With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension
The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.
Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison
Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.
Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises
The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.
High homeowners insurance rates scaring away Florida homebuyers, other states face the same issue
Florida has the highest homeowners insurance rates in the country, closely followed by Oklahoma, Mississippi and Texas.
Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom
The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.
Tuition at these 4 universities will top $90,000 a year this fall
The cost to attend several private colleges and universities per year is nearing six-figures.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
January home prices show steady annual gain, but month-to-month comparison tells another tale: Case-Shiller
Home prices nationwide now stand 6% above their level this time last year and up from a 5.6% rise last month, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.
Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.
US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds
Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.
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.
Powerball winning numbers drawn for $865 million jackpot
The winning numbers have been drawn for Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot, which totaled $865 million with a $416.1 million cash option.
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
FAFSA error may prolong financial aid delays for applicants
The Department of Education disclosed an error in its evaluation of federal student aid, potentially leading to extended delays for thousands of applicants.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
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.