Your tax refund could be bigger this year – here's why
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Americans might get a fatter tax refund this year. Here's why.
Florida Legislature considering crackdown on title fraud
The Florida Legislature is trying to protect the state's most vulnerable from having their life savings ripped out from under them.
The Florida Legislature is trying to protect the state's most vulnerable from having their life savings ripped out from under them.
Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year: What it means for you
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
Experts have begun forecasting when interest rates may start easing from the strictest levels in two decades. Here’s what they’re saying and what it means for everyday Americans.
Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the medical debt relief should go into effect by June.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Most Americans cannot afford a $1K emergency expense
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Thirty-five percent of adults surveyed said they'd have to borrow money if they had a $1,000 unexpected expense.
Study: Gen Z, millennials are ‘obsessed’ with idea of being rich
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
The study found that nearly 60% of millennials said they feel behind financially, likely contributing to feelings of financial inadequacy.
The world could get its first trillionaire within 10 years
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
By contrast, Oxfam says nearly 5 billion people have been made poorer since the pandemic, with many of the world's developing nations unable to provide the financial support that richer nations could during lockdowns.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Gas prices stay low at the start of the new year: AAA
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
Gas prices fell slightly at the start of 2024 even as insurance premiums continue to rise.
'We’ll split it': Virginia brothers fulfill lifelong pact, share $230,000 lottery win
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Two brothers in Virginia have kept their lifelong pact and decided to split a lottery win equally.
Florida lawmakers consider bill that would ban businesses from going cashless
Customers who frequent the Blind Tiger in Tampa often pay for their cup of coffee with a credit or debit card – accounting for 85% of the business's transactions.
Customers who frequent the Blind Tiger in Tampa often pay for their cup of coffee with a credit or debit card – accounting for 85% of the business's transactions.
RXBAR offers cash reward for customers willing to move their couch for New Year's challenge
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
RXBAR says the contest winner can also get a year's supply of protein bars.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Powerball jackpot: New year kicks off with $810 million prize on the line
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
The prize is now the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and 10th-largest U.S. lottery jackpot.
These states had Powerball jackpot winners in 2023
The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.
The Powerball jackpot for Dec. 30 – the last Powerball drawing of 2023 – is $760 million.
Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
One-on-one with James Kvall: U.S. Department of Education’s changes in college student aid
The federal government just changed how college students apply for financial aid and how much help they can get.
The federal government just changed how college students apply for financial aid and how much help they can get.
Florida lawmakers to consider more reforms after special session on home insurance failed to bring down rates
Florida lawmakers said they’ll consider more reforms and oversight of the homeowners insurance industry during their upcoming regular session, after a special session last year failed to bring promised relief.
Florida lawmakers said they’ll consider more reforms and oversight of the homeowners insurance industry during their upcoming regular session, after a special session last year failed to bring promised relief.