National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
Expecting a tax refund from the IRS? Here's how long it could take
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Veteran wins $4M lottery using fortune cookie numbers ‘on a whim’
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
Cryptocurrency and taxes: IRS has watchful eye as trading increases, what to know
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
IRS to start requiring facial recognition scans to access tax returns
Privacy advocates warn the practice is invasive
Privacy advocates warn the practice is invasive
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Empty grocery store shelves could take months to get restocked
Grocery store shelves are empty yet again, and it could reportedly be months before they’re restocked.
Grocery store shelves are empty yet again, and it could reportedly be months before they’re restocked.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022; $630M jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Powerball jackpot rises to $522M after no winner in New Year's Day drawing
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.