Social Security overpaid North Texas woman by $41K, now they are demanding the money back
Delfina Prisock says her life was turned upside down when she received the letter from the Social Security Administration in May, demanding she repay more than $41,000 in benefits.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $672M ahead of Wednesday night's drawing
The Powerball jackpot, which is the 10th largest in the game's history, now sits at an estimated $672 million.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Texas: New study
A new study by Consumer Affairs has figured out the minimum annual income required for a family of four to be considered middle class in each state.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $596M after no tickets match numbers needed to claim grand prize
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
More than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, survey says
Gen Z consumers who were living paycheck to paycheck cited nonessential spending as a reason behind their financial hardships.
Student loan interest is accruing again: What to know before payments start in October
Although the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan was struck down, there are new options that aim to save borrowers money.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Popular summer vacation destinations across US see uptick in vacancies
Vacation hotspots across the country saw vacancy rates as high as 20% this summer
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Federal Reserve signals potential interest rate hikes to sustain strong US economy
The continued strength of the U.S. economy could require further interest rate increases, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.