Here’s how much money you should be saving per paycheck
Recent studies show savings accounts are starting to dwindle as the U.S. rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, but experts say every little bit still counts.
Recent studies show savings accounts are starting to dwindle as the U.S. rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, but experts say every little bit still counts.
Millions could still be eligible for a stimulus check - and time is running out to claim it
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.
Americans could possibly be owed a five-figure payment from the federal government.
Mega Millions: Florida, California stores sell winning $502 million jackpot tickets
Two lucky people who bought Mega Millions tickets in Florida and California will share the $502 million jackpot after matching the winning numbers in Friday's drawing. Lottery officials said both tickets were sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Two lucky people who bought Mega Millions tickets in Florida and California will share the $502 million jackpot after matching the winning numbers in Friday's drawing. Lottery officials said both tickets were sold at 7-Eleven convenience stores.
Student loan forgiveness website launches in test mode — applications available ‘periodically’
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
Applications for federal student loan relief are live on the government’s student aid website — sort of.
Federal student loan debt relief application website now live
The Biden administration’s plan to hand out up to $20,000 in individual student debt relief will rely on a brief self-certification form on the federal student aid website that went live on Friday.
The Biden administration’s plan to hand out up to $20,000 in individual student debt relief will rely on a brief self-certification form on the federal student aid website that went live on Friday.
Mega Millions payout calculator: How much would you get after taxes if you won?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is $494 million – that nearly half a billion bucks! While you're dreaming of what you would do with all that money – like buying a new house, car, or maybe an island – how much do you really get after taxes?
The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is $494 million – that nearly half a billion bucks! While you're dreaming of what you would do with all that money – like buying a new house, car, or maybe an island – how much do you really get after taxes?
How does Social Security work? Your benefits increase questions answered
Some 70 million people will see a major increase in Social Security benefits. What does that mean for the future of the program?
Some 70 million people will see a major increase in Social Security benefits. What does that mean for the future of the program?
Millions of people may still be eligible for COVID-19 stimulus checks, but the deadline is coming up
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be between 9 and 10 million people who have not yet received their payments.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Florida could have lowest orange crop output since 1942
The USDA says the research was mostly done before Hurricane Ian, so things could get worse.
The USDA says the research was mostly done before Hurricane Ian, so things could get worse.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
Mega Millions surges to nearly $500 million ahead of Friday drawing
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
The second-largest Mega Millions jackpot of 2022 is up for grabs on Friday, which also comes with an estimated $248.7 million cash option, officials say.
Florida to receive $2.65 billion for transportation projects as part of infrastructure law
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that Florida is slated to get $2.65 billion this fiscal year for transportation projects as part of a major federal infrastructure law.
Biden vows there will be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
President Joe Biden says there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as his administration begins reevaluating the U.S. relationship with the kingdom.
Honda, LG to build $3.5 billion battery plant, hire 2,200 in Ohio
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
Honda says it will build a $3.5 billion joint-venture battery factory in rural southern Ohio and hire 2,200 people to staff it as it starts to turn the state into its North American electric vehicle hub.
This is how much money you need to get divorced
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Going through a divorce can be incredibly difficult, no matter the reason. And the financial cost varies widely depending on the circumstances. Here’s what to know.
Hulu raises subscription prices for both ad-supported, ad-free tiers
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
Disney reported a total of 46.2 million Hulu subscribers at the end of its third quarter in August.
22% of millennials have gone into debt from dating amid inflation, survey finds
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.
Credit card debt was the most common form in the survey, while a small number had even relied on loans to cover their dating expenses.