Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
As Mega Millions lottery reaches $790M, here's how to stay safe and secure if you win
Lottery players should know these 8 tips ahead of the Mega Millions drawing.
Lottery players should know these 8 tips ahead of the Mega Millions drawing.
Detroit is the second-most stressed city in America, study finds
Gauging stress around work, money, family, and health, a survey found Detroit scored high in all categories.
Gauging stress around work, money, family, and health, a survey found Detroit scored high in all categories.
Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Judge throws out GOP changes to Michigan's minimum wage law in 2018
Republicans adopted petitions to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour, but then watered down the law with a simple majority vote in 2018. A judge ruled that move unconstitutional.
Republicans adopted petitions to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour, but then watered down the law with a simple majority vote in 2018. A judge ruled that move unconstitutional.
Delta passenger explains why he declined $10K offer to give up airplane seat
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
“I think we’ve all agreed that if it ever happened again, we’d be the first ones off the flight,” Jason Aten said.
Woman wins lottery, buys gift cards for strangers
“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.
“I got an expected gift and I believe in paying it forward and I wanted to pass it along,” Crystal Dunn said.
Friends of 35 years keep promise, split $361,527 lottery prize
Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other
Scott Edwards made a pact with his friend Perry Charles that they would split any big lottery wins with each other
Mega Millions jackpot soars to $530M for Tuesday’s drawing
According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.
According to the lottery’s website, July has been considered a “hot” month with two of the largest jackpots in the lottery’s 20-year history being won in that month.
Soaring inflation hits 40-year mark, and for many it feels higher
"That's the reality when you look at the numbers because when you look at the (Consumer Price Index), the numbers that jumped by a lot are basically energy prices, food prices, and housing."
"That's the reality when you look at the numbers because when you look at the (Consumer Price Index), the numbers that jumped by a lot are basically energy prices, food prices, and housing."
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Rihanna becomes youngest woman billionaire after hitting $1.4B net worth
Rihanna makes her money through her brands, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Rihanna makes her money through her brands, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Worker disappears after he was accidentally paid more than 300 times his salary
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
The worker initially alerted his manager of the massive overpayment.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.