Biden endorses FTC's plan to eliminate hidden fees: 'They sure matter to working folks'
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban any hidden and bogus junk fees, which can mask the total cost of concert tickets, hotel rooms and utility bills.
Will oil and gas be impacted due to war in Israel? Expert weighs in
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine caused oil and gas prices to surge last year.
Powerball jackpot now fourth largest in history after no winners Saturday night
The Powerball jackpot is now the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
The Powerball jackpot is now the world's fourth-largest lottery prize.
Powerball jackpot hits $1.4B as prize continues to grow – and so do the taxes the winner will owe
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
Wednesday's drawing was the 33rd consecutive drawing without a jackpot winner since the Powerball was last won on July 19.
Child care programs across the country lose subsidies from federal government
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
After two years of receiving federal subsidies, 220,000 child care programs across the country lost funding.
UAW strike update: Ford, GM lay off more workers
More General Motors and Ford employees were told to not come to work this week as the UAW strike continues.
More General Motors and Ford employees were told to not come to work this week as the UAW strike continues.
UAW Strike inflicts nearly $4 billion in losses, analysis shows
The economic damage from the strike will continue to worsen each week that workers are off the line. After last week's added targets, one automaker is expected to hit particularly hard.
The economic damage from the strike will continue to worsen each week that workers are off the line. After last week's added targets, one automaker is expected to hit particularly hard.
Federal student loan payments start this month. Here's what you need to know
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
If you have student loans and haven't made a payment in the last three years, don't panic. Here's how to get back in the swing of things.
Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion mark after no grand prize winner in Saturday's drawing
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
The Powerball has once again reached the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
California raises minimum wage for fast food workers: Here's how much they'll get
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Instacart shares surge in grocery delivery company's stock market debut
Instacart's shares surged Tuesday as the grocery delivery company went from the super market to the stock market.
Instacart's shares surged Tuesday as the grocery delivery company went from the super market to the stock market.
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.
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.
'What Detroiters deserve': Plan would drop Detroit homeowners' taxes
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is touting a new plan to reduce taxes for homeowners in the city. Under the Land Value Tax plan, most of the city's homeowners would see their taxes drop 17%.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is touting a new plan to reduce taxes for homeowners in the city. Under the Land Value Tax plan, most of the city's homeowners would see their taxes drop 17%.
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.
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.
Experts worry UAW strike could tip U.S. economy into recession
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
UAW strike implications: Michigan hit hardest while car prices expected to rise
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.