Here's the salary you need to be in the top 1% in all 50 states
In some states, Americans need to earn more than $1 million annually to be a part of the top 1%, according to a study from GoBankingRates.
Live: Trump at RNC in first public appearance since assassination attempt
The 2024 Republican National Convention starts Monday, drawing significant attention due to Trump's recent survival of an assassination attempt. Day one's focus is "Make America Wealthy Again."
Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds
Data from GoBankingRates offered better outlooks for retirees in Southeastern and Midwestern states.
Inflation drops 1% based on monthly federal report
The monthly Consumer Price Index report showed that prices dropped by 1%, the first month-over-month decline in inflation since May 2020. Financiers say it is a sign pointing to an interest rate cut, possibly in September.
Leasing a car more popular, high-credit consumers choosing to lease more than 30 percent of the time
Car leases are becoming more popular as prices for cars still remains high.
Why are some people still using checks? Here's what to know as Target stops accepting them
Americans will soon not be able to write checks to buy things at one big box retailer, as Target says it will not accept them, as of July 15. Here's what to know about checks, how they came to be, why some Americans are still using them, and for what purpose.
More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
Las Vegas' Mirage to give away $1.6M before closing: Here's how you can win
The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is set to give away $1.6 million in a "Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway" before it transforms into the Hard Rock Casino.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Great-grandmother wins $5M lottery prize after completing radiation treatments for breast cancer
The 75-year-old said, "If I didn’t leave the airport, I would have never bought that ticket!"
Most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
Most medical students at Johns Hopkins University will no longer pay tuition, and many will also have their living expenses and fees covered, too.
Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
Tennis legend Serena Williams confirms she once tried to cash $1 million check at bank drive-thru
Tennis legend Serena Williams has made millions over the course of her illustrious career, and she admitted trying to cash one of those checks at a drive-thru ATM.
Woman prints lotto ticket by accident; turns out to be winner - again
A Nebraska woman won the lottery for the second time, and both times her tickets were printed by mistake.
Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Price of postage stamps to be raised soon, despite recent increase
The USPS raised the price of stamps to 68 cents in January.
Prescription drug prices soar nearly 40% over past decade, surpassing inflation, study finds
In 2024 alone, Americans have spent $21 billion on out-of-pocket prescriptions.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.