New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike

Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.

Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs

Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.

Some school districts will raise meal prices with federal waivers gone

USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

Check your ticket: $1M Mega Millions prize sold in South Florida

While no one in America won the big Mega Millions jackpot earlier this week, several people across the country ended up purchasing million-dollar tickets. It turns out one of those people is in South Florida.

How raised interest rates will impact consumers' household budgets

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again Wednesday in a battle against inflation, so the cost of borrowing is now more expensive.

Maximizing PTO: Has remote work changed the travel landscape?

The way working people travel and the costs associated with vacationing have evolved as some try to take full advantage of PTO, or paid time off. For example, it’s now cheaper to fly on a Saturday than a Monday, on average.

Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.

President Biden weighs extending student loan payment pause beyond August 31

The White House said that President Biden is deliberating whether to extend the pause on federal student loan payments beyond Aug. 31 and forgive a portion of student debt per borrower.

Walmart slashes prices on apparel, electronics; says inflation forcing customers to spend more on food, gas

Walmart is stepping up discounts on apparel, electronics and other merchandise in an attempt to sell off its extra inventory, saying that skyrocketing inflation is forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items and focus on essentials like food and gas.

No one wins U.S. Mega Millions, jackpot now over $1 billion

A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize.

Raising Cane’s founder buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees

“If we win, we win together,” a spokesperson said in a YouTube video. “Whatever we win, we share it with every, single person.”

Mega Millions lottery more than $800 million — what to know if you win

The Mega Millions estimated jackpot has surpassed $800 million — the lottery board’s third-largest jackpot in its 20-year history, but few may know how to protect themselves if they actually won. Here's what to do if you become a millionaire.