Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.

Done with your cell phone? Here’s how you can get money for it

If the hassle of having an old cell phone is becoming a burden and you’re eager to sell it, there are a number of available options to get cash for your device.

School supplies, power tools, diapers, gas among new and returning Florida tax holidays, breaks

At a time when gas prices and inflation are upending families' bottom lines, lawmakers included a little something for everyone in Florida’s new state budget – in the form of short-term tax holidays and long-term tax relief.

DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices

Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.

Diapers will be tax-free in Florida, starting July 1

As part of the state's budget, lawmakers were able to include a one-year removal of taxes on baby diapers.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says

The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

IRS to offer Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturday

The IRS is offering walk-in hours at dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the U.S. on Saturday, March 12 to offer help to taxpayers.

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.

Gas prices not likely to continue rising, experts say

Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have skyrocketed across the country, topping more than $4 a gallon in the Bay Area. Experts predict prices will continue to rise, but how high can we expect them to go? Not much higher according to Gas Buddy.

Truckers feel the brunt of rising prices as diesel nears record high

The all-time record high for diesel fuel, according to AAA was about $4.85 a gallon back in 2008. Fast-forward 14 years and now AAA says diesel is hovering around $4.75. 

Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion

Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.