Powerball jackpot rises to $610 million for Wednesday's drawing
The new year started for Powerball the way the old year ended, without a winner for the latest drawing.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes: Inside her weird lifestyle
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes has some strange quirks, according to claims.
Virginia's snowy I-95 traffic jam invites call for better preparedness for the unexpected
Increased spending on public health preparedness and drilling for potential disaster response scenarios could help states like Virginia handle the next “unprecedented” storm or other calamity, according one expert.
What the Fed's new economic policy means for mortgage rates
Mortgage rate predictions have changed after the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting last week. Here's what you need to know.
Can you pay student loans with a credit card?
You can pay student loans with a credit card using a balance transfer, but it's best to avoid transferring student debt to a high-interest card. Learn more.
IRS sending important letters to stimulus check, child tax credit recipients
Americans who received the third round of stimulus checks or an advanced child tax credit payment should be on the lookout for two important letters from the Internal Revenue Service.
Families are using the child tax credit to pay off debt, Census Bureau finds
Eligible households have been using the monthly payment to supplement household spending and pay off debt, data shows. But the future of the child tax credit hangs in the balance as the Biden administration struggles to pass the Build Back Better bill, which would extend the benefit through 2022.
Biden’s praise played key role in legitimizing Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes, reporter says
President Biden was criticized for adding legitimacy to Theranos in 2015 after he toured the company's Newark, California facility with its former CEO and called the building a “laboratory of the future” before he expressed optimism about the future of blood testing.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
A couple of months ago, a woman paid a visit to Jeff Schrier's used car lot in Omaha, Nebraska. She was on a tight budget, she said, and was desperate for a vehicle to commute to work.
Democrats look to salvage wreckage of Biden's spending plan in 2022
Democrats are kicking off the new year with hopes of salvaging the fragments of President Biden's signature economic spending plan, just weeks after key moderate Sen. Joe Manchin thrashed the party's hopes of passing the massive social spending and climate bill.
Getting out of debt is a top New Year's resolution, study finds
Most consumers are considering a financial New Year's resolution, according to a recent study from Fidelity. Keep reading to learn how you can meet your financial goals in 2022.
Will small businesses get omicron COVID relief money in 2022? Not without a partisan fight
When Congress comes back in January, the death of the "Build Back Better" bill might create an opening for legislators to address COVID relief for small businesses.
Biden to target meatpacking giants over surging inflation
President Biden on Monday will roll out a new plan to target a handful of meatpacking companies that control the bulk of the nation's supply, months after his administration accused the conglomerates of facilitating anti-competitive behavior that has caused meat and poultry prices to skyrocket.
Gas prices could hit record highs in 2022: GasBuddy analyst
Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, predicts the national average for gasoline could hit $4 a gallon in the spring before peaking in the summer.
5 New Year's financial resolutions for beginners to build better money habits in 2022
If your goal is to build better spending habits next year, consider these tips to meet your short-term and long-term goals.
10 signs you should probably quit your job
The New Year might mean it’s time for a new job.
Solar to start new year with some long shadows
Rooftop solar companies aren’t exactly starting out the new year with the sun shining on their faces.
US companies are thriving despite the pandemic—or because of it
Nearly two years after the coronavirus pandemic brought much of the U.S. economy to a halt, public companies are recording some of their best ever financial results.
American colleges shift to remote learning despite taking millions in coronavirus relief funding
American colleges and universities are shifting to start the spring semester remotely, despite taking millions in government funding intended to help them stay open.
Springfield, Illinois, real estate: What you can get for $1.4 million
Here's what you can get with a $1.4 million budget in Springfield, Illinois



















