Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
Social Security cost-of-living boost begins: What to know
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Social Security recipients are set to see the highest cost-of-living increase in 40 years in 2022.
Powerball jackpot soars to $500M for 1st drawing of 2022
The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.
The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Stolen property, income from illegal activities must be reported on taxes, IRS says
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
If you made a profit through drug dealing, bribes or stolen property, the IRS says you have to list it on your income taxes.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Powerball jackpot grows to $441M after no top winner in Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Biden signs bill blocking Chinese goods made by forced labor
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is the latest in a series of intensifying U.S. penalties against China for alleged abuses.
Housing inventory shortages drive seller's market in November, Redfin reports
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Redfin's housing market predictions for 2022 are more positive with a higher supply of new homes causing price growth to slow down. But by then, higher mortgage rates are likely to impact housing affordability.
Tips for spotting and avoiding personal loan scams
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Personal loan scams have been on the rise. Here are six red flags that can help you identify scammers and find reputable personal loan lenders.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
Student loan payment pause extended through May 1
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
President Joe Biden said financial recovery from the pandemic will take longer than job recovery, especially for those with student loans.
Evers signs gambling deal with St. Croix Chippewa
Gamblers may soon have more opportunities to wager on sports in Wisconsin.
Gamblers may soon have more opportunities to wager on sports in Wisconsin.
Sen. Joe Manchin on Biden's $2T bill: 'I can't vote for it'
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.
US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.
Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.