Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize

Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing

According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.

US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high

U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.

Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds

Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.

US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience

America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.

Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery

Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.

This is how much money you need to make to be happy living in Virginia, survey finds

Can money buy you happiness? According to a new survey from Purdue University and GoBankingRates.com the answer for Virginians is yes, but there is a specific amount you need to make.

Savings accounts dwindling for Americans

We're more than halfway through 2022, and now financial gurus are saying many people are draining the savings they accumulated during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’

As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.