Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?

Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.

Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.

Top tips to help lottery winners protect their finances

Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.

Detroit City Council considering tax on event tickets to fund operations

Downtown Detroit has been chock-full of big events lately — from sports to concerts and festivals, but tickets to those events could get more expensive if city leaders added a tax to the bill.

States where unemployment claims are increasing the most

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.

List of jobs eligible for 'no tax on tips' deduction

The list of occupations unveiled by the Treasuring Department include bartenders, wait staff, musicians, DJs and more.

Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed

It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds. 

Here's what a $1.4B Powerball jackpot would pay in your state

If you beat the odds and win the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot Wednesday, the amount of money you get will depend on where you live.

Kawhi Leonard scandal: What we know about the alleged $28M ‘no-show job’

A new report alleges Kawhi Leonard made $28 million in a "no-show" job for a fraudulent tree-planting company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer. The Clippers have denied the allegations.

Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion: Here's what to do if you win

It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.

Powerball grows to $643M

The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.