Some Walmart managers get pay bump, pushing compensation over $600K

Walmart announced that certain managers are getting a boost in their pay with all stock grants and bonuses calculated in.

Could you handle a $1,000 emergency expense? Report says most Americans can't

A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.

New legislation would increase minimum wage in Maryland, make tips tax-free

Maryland’s state minimum wage could be on the way up once again. Lawmakers have a plan Thursday to not only increase the minimum wage but also make tips tax-free.  

Here’s how far your paycheck goes in America's major cities in 2025

Bankrate’s recent analysis of cost-of-living data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that relocating for a job may not always lead to the expected increase in purchasing power.

Trump launches meme coin ahead of inauguration

$TRUMP coins, a new Trump-backed cryptocurrency token, show an image of Trump following his assassination attempt.

Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide

Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues. 

1 in 5 job postings aren’t real, recent study finds

Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.

Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.

IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies

About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.

IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits

The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know

Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.

These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?

Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.