Interest rates are high. Here's how you can take advantage of them
High-yield savings accounts are offering attractive returns to some savers with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates at the highest level since 2001.
Biden administration announces rule to remove medical bills from credit reports
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the Biden administration is proposing a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports.
Vivek Ramaswamy unveils his education plan, vows to eliminate teachers unions
2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the benefits of trade school on 'The Big Money Show.'
Retirement account balances increase for third straight quarter
Average 401(k) and IRA balances have risen for three straight quarters, Fidelity reported. But some savers face particular hurdles.
Stuart Varney: Don't expect Biden to follow Britain's bold lead on climate change
'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney reacts to U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak changing Britain's climate agenda.
Texas Lottery launches new scratch-off game to benefit veterans
The Texas Lottery starts a new scratch-off game that will specifically benefit veteran charities, in accordance with a 2009 Senate bill. Each ticket will be priced at $2.
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.
Interest rates for mortgages, credit cards and auto loans: where they stand
The Federal Reserve decided to pass on raising interest rates again in its latest meeting, but borrowers are still feeling pain. Here's what they can expect to pay.
McDonald's sued as hot coffee leaves woman with 'severe burns,' 30 years after similar 1994 lawsuit
A woman is suing a McDonald's franchise and its staff in San Francisco for allegedly failing to secure a coffee cup lid, which she says resulted in burns to her groin.
Powerball jackpot surges to $725M after 27 consecutive drawings with no winner
The Powerball jackpot remains on the rise after no tickets matched all six numbers Wednesday night, marking the 27th consecutive drawing with no grand-prize winner.
Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour
Bank of America's minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the company's planned increase happens. That $1 bump is slated for U.S. employees in October.
Students headed for college worried they don't have the money to pay for it, survey says
Nearly all students worry they won't have enough funds to pay for tuition and many plan to use a combination of debt-free ways to pay for college, a recent ScholarshipOwl survey said.
Rishi Sunak's climate change reversal is a recognition of reality: Neil Chatterjee
Former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Neil Chatterjee reacts to U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying he's going to ease the transition to EVs on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: Survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Nikki Haley rolls out plan to eliminate the federal gas tax
2024 presidential candidate and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley unveils her plan to combat 'Bidenomics' on 'Varney & Co.'
DOJ has weaponized a ‘litany list’ of issues against the American people: Rep. Greg Steube
Rep. Greg Steube, R- Fla., joined ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the government’s ongoing spending battles and the GOP’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
DeSantis on CEO criticism over Disney fight: ‘Was the right thing to do’
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he's "happy to stand in the way" and "push back" against Disney's culture and education war.
‘Most important’ Bob Ross painting fetches $9.8M; was first piece featured in 'The Joy of Painting'
A signed work by artist Bob Ross for the first episode of his popular show “The Joy of Painting" has sold for $9.8 million.
Starbucks loses bid to dismiss 'fruitless fruit drink' lawsuit
Starbucks did not succeed in a bid to throw out an consumer lawsuit related to its Refresher drinks. A judge is allowing nine claims to remain, according to a filing.
FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, seeking to claw back millions
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is suing the parents of founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in an attempt to recover millions of dollars the pair received from their son's company.