FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $940 million after no winner
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $483.5 million cash option for the next drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with an estimated $483.5 million cash option for the next drawing.
Record-high Social Security cost-of-living increase poised to kick in soon
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Elon Musk becomes first person to lose $200 billion: report
Elon Musk previously held the title of the world's richest person.
Elon Musk previously held the title of the world's richest person.
Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase deny benefiting from Epstein's sex trafficking
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein claim banks knowingly benefited from his sex trafficking, earning millions of dollars from the financier.
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein claim banks knowingly benefited from his sex trafficking, earning millions of dollars from the financier.
These are the states where people spend — and win — the most on lottery tickets: study
If you’re hoping to hit it big by playing the lottery, you may have more luck depending on where you live.
If you’re hoping to hit it big by playing the lottery, you may have more luck depending on where you live.
Some families going into debt to visit Walt Disney World, new study finds
A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.
A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.
Mega Millions climbs to $640 million after no Tuesday winner
There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.
There were some second-prize winners on Tuesday night, officials said. Here were the numbers drawn and details about the next big jackpot drawing.
Here are the winning numbers for Tuesday's Mega Millions $565M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
The Mega Millions jackpot also comes with a $293.6 million cash option for Tuesday night's drawing.
Man wins $1M lottery prize while getting gas for wife
Christian Kalil of Massachusetts chose the annuity option and will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Christian Kalil of Massachusetts chose the annuity option and will receive 20 annual payments of $50,000 before taxes.
Mega Millions jackpot up to $565 million, second largest this year
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is the second largest this year.
Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is the second largest this year.
Florida leads country in population growth for the first time in 65 years
This week, the US Census Bureau named Florida the fastest-growing state in the country. The population here grew 1.9% from 2021 to 2022.
This week, the US Census Bureau named Florida the fastest-growing state in the country. The population here grew 1.9% from 2021 to 2022.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
Senate passes bill to fund government through Dec. 23, heads to Biden's desk
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
The Senate has passed legislation to fund the government for an additional week as lawmakers race to finish work on a full-year spending package before they head home for the holidays and a new Congress is sworn in.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
Florida lawmakers pass legislation they say will overhaul state's property insurance system
With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.
With property insurance described as a "hidden tax" on homeowners, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a massive bill to overhaul the state's troubled insurance market. But supporters acknowledge it's designed to keep more private insurers in the state rather than lower rates, and for some homeowners, the bill could increase costs.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
Florida's gas prices continue falling as holiday travel nears
The average price of a gallon of gas in Florida dropped another 12 cents in the last week, and drivers could see more relief as they travel for the holidays. Prices at the pump have plunged 42 cents since last month, and analysts say the state average could go below $3 before Christmas Day.
The average price of a gallon of gas in Florida dropped another 12 cents in the last week, and drivers could see more relief as they travel for the holidays. Prices at the pump have plunged 42 cents since last month, and analysts say the state average could go below $3 before Christmas Day.
Average price of gas plunges to cheapest in over a year
While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.
While the White House was quick to point out the latest numbers, AAA says seasonality is the main cause — and not everyone is seeing cheaper gas.