Rare dime likely worth over $500K could be hiding in your pocket
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
Where is inflation the highest? Chicago, New York rank near top
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year
The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
Social Security experiencing IT issues online and in-person
Social Security reports having IT issues online and in-person.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
Ancient Roman treasure trove of 27 rare silver coins unearthed likely by heavy rains on Sicilian island
The coins, minted between 94 and 74 BC, have now been cleaned and cataloged. Archaeologists believe they were likely hidden during a pirate attack, a common occurrence along the Sicilian coast at the time.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Why there are more 401(k) millionaires in the US than ever before
A new report published by Fidelity Investments shows the number of 401(k) accounts with balances of $1 million or more hit a new record at the end of June.
$42 million in medical debt erased for more than 62,000 DC residents
More than 62,000 D.C. residents will be getting their medical debt erased.
Social Security: 3 changes to look out for in 2025, according to experts
The Social Security COLA increase in 2025 is likely to be smaller than in 2024, according to estimates. Here are some potential changes Americans should take into account.

















