A large percentage of first-generation students have been impacted by FAFSA challenges
FAFSA issues have caused minority students to delay attending college and have led to severe stress and anxiety for other prospective students.
Texas judge stops Biden Administration rule that caps credit card late fees at $8
The Biden Administration is trying to stop junk fees, but a judge put a stop to a rule capping credit card late fees at $8.
Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you
Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.
Mirage: Las Vegas Strip hotel to close for years-long transformation project
The end is near for a hotel that has been a Las Vegas Strip icon for decades, but a new hotel is set to take its place in a few years.
IRS warns thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution for filing false returns
The IRS warned on Tuesday that thousands of taxpayers could face criminal prosecution if they filed false tax returns for high refunds.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
Gilbert Chinese restaurant picks up the pieces after driver crashes into building
Dragon Wok Fine Chinese Restaurant employees are left picking up the pieces after a car crashed into the business.
Meme stocks like GameStop are once again in the news, and here's why
It looks like 2021 all over again recently, as a 'meme stocks' like GameStop and AMC saw sudden and rather drastic share price increases. Here's what to know about meme stocks, and what's behind this latest rally.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation ‘delinquent,’ barred from soliciting or spending funds
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's charity, the Archewell Foundation, has been declared "delinquent" in California after the organization failed "to submit required annual report(s) and/or renewal fees."
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Person rewarded bottle of wine after reading company’s entire privacy policy
The company’s founder shared that it took three months for someone to find the hidden clause and claim the free bottle of “good wine."
Top summer jobs for teens and how much they pay
Teens have various summer job options, from camp counselor to lifeguard, with opportunities to earn significant wages, as employers plan to add 1.3 million jobs for teenagers this season, according to financial experts.
Target changes Pride merch strategy
Target announced it will feature items in certain stores during Pride Month in June. It will provide adult apparel, home goods, food and beverages in stores chosen based on historical sales performance and on its website. Some products last year prompted a significant backlash, leading to the relocation of products in many stores.
Middle schoolers get taste of stock market, investing through financial literacy class
A middle school teacher in Brooklyn, New York, is helping his students learn about the stock market and investing through a financial literacy class.