Signed ‘Harry Potter’ book bought for a penny to be auctioned off for as much as $2,700

A first-edition "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" book that was signed by J.K. Rowling and purchased for only a penny could be auctioned off for as much as $2,700.

To be happy in DC, you need an annual salary of $183,000: survey

If you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy living in the District, the simple answer is “a lot.”

Some college graduates would give up coffee, shave head, spend week in jail to erase student loan debt, survey finds

A majority of college graduates with student loans said they would shave their head if the debt could be erased, according to a new survey, and some others said they would consider giving up coffee and even spending a week in jail.

IRS releases updated income tax brackets for 2020

The IRS on Wednesday released the updated tax brackets for the 2020 filing season, which have been modified to keep pace with inflation.

Fed cuts rates a 3rd time this year but signals likely pause

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face of global threats. But it hinted that it won't likely cut again this year.

Millennials will need to save at least 40 percent of their paychecks for retirement, financial expert says

Millennials who want to live off even half of their final salaries in retirement will need to save 40 percent of their paychecks over the next 30 years, according to an economics expert.

PayPal suspends donation account linked to Ku Klux Klan

A PayPal account linked to the Ku Klux Klan was suspended by the fundraising company after a screenshot of the page gained traction on Twitter.

Chase Bank forgives all outstanding credit card debt for Canadian customers

Canadians who owed money on their credit cards with Chase Bank have a little less debt on their plate after the company recently forgave all outstanding balances as it exited the Canadian credit card market.

One ‘Friends’ superfan could earn $1,000 just to binge 25 hours of hit show

Telecommunications company Frontier is offering one lucky superfan a “dream job” to binge 25 hours of "Friends" and earn $1,000 in honor of the upcoming 25-year anniversary.

2019 BET Awards: Cardi B tops nominations, Nipsey Hussle up for one
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Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination.

Dollar General offers 8 weeks maternity leave, adoption assistance

Dollar General announced Thursday it will offer new parental leave and adoption assistance benefits to all eligible full- and part-time employees.

Pizza Hut hiring 14,000 new delivery drivers

Looking for some extra dough this summer? Pizza Hut is hiring 14,000 new delivery drivers for both full and part-time positions.

Tax Day 2016 Freebies

This year, most of us get three extra days to file our federal income tax. Since Emancipation Day falls on April 15, Tax Day 2016 has been pushed back to April 18, except if you live in Massachusetts and Maine where you’ll be celebrating Patriots’ Day that Monday; you have until Tuesday, April 19 to file.