Former ITT Tech students get $3.9B in debt cancellation
Students who used federal loans to attend ITT Technical Institute as far back as 2005 will automatically get that debt canceled after authorities found “widespread and pervasive misrepresentations” at the defunct for-profit college chain.
Here’s how to find out if the Equifax credit error impacted you
An Equifax glitch has left thousands of consumers unsettled and worried about how the error could affect their credit scores and reports. If you bought a house or a car this spring, here’s what you need to know.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Back-to-school sales: These retailers are offering big discounts
For parents and caregivers on a budget, here are some this year's best back-to-school deals.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Man wins second lottery prize at same location six years apart
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
Mega Millions winner: Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B jackpot
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
Recession fears rise as economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, contracting at a 0.9% annual pace and raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Are we in a recession? The definition of recession explained
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Recession fears rise after US economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.