Target wage hike: Workers' pay could reach $24 an hour this year

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

Long Island man wins $10M lottery... again!

A Long Island man who says he's "still trying to spend the $10M I won in '19" has won a $10M lottery for the second time.

What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet

On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.

Student loan forgiveness programs: Which one is best for you?

Student loan forgiveness programs can cancel all or part of your federal student loans. Learn how they work and if you’re eligible.

Ukraine seeks to crowdfund military defense against Russian invasion

The Ukrainian government launched a website requesting cash donations to support their military defense amid Russia’s invasion of their country.

Number of Americans collecting unemployment lowest since 1970

The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week.

UT Board of Regents establishes $300M endowment to expand tuition assistance

The UT System Board of Regents has established a $300 million endowment to help undergrad students pay for college. The “Promise Plus” program will provide tuition assistance to eligible students at seven UT institutions.

California widow wins $3M after tennis star husband dies of sepsis

Widow Christina Flach recently won a $3 million settlement from Kaiser Permanente after her husband, Ken Flach, a tennis pro, died of sepsis in 2018.

Shop smart: How to spot a fake review

More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.

Biden administration cancels another $415M in student loan debt: Do you qualify?

Nearly 16,000 borrowers will receive $415 million in student loan cancellation after the Education Department approved a round of borrower defense claims on Feb. 16.

What you need to know about the mortgage interest deduction

The mortgage interest deduction allows homeowners to reduce their taxable income by the amount of interest paid on the loan. Learn more.

Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.

What to know about student loan forgiveness for doctors

If you have hefty medical school debt, you might be eligible for student loan forgiveness for doctors. Learn more about the different forgiveness options.

Seeking debt relief? Here’s how credit counseling can help

Nonprofit credit counseling agencies offer free or low-cost financial services for consumers who are struggling to manage debt or considering bankruptcy. Here's what a credit counselor can do for you.

Private student loan rates continue downward trend

The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.

Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy

As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.