Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries get their checks
The calendar turning over to September will bring a new round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program.
The calendar turning over to September will bring a new round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program.
Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion: Here's what to do if you win
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
It's been nearly three months since anyone has won the Powerball, sending its jackpot to a whopping $950 million - the sixth largest in the game's history.
Powerball jackpot soars to $815 million for Wednesday; 7th largest ever
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
No one won the jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Aug. 25. Here's what comes next.
FBI warns seniors about ‘devastating’ cyber scam that wipes out life savings
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
The FBI has a warning about a three-phase scheme that uses tech support, bank and government impostors to target older adults.
Businesses finding ways to make a little more
Inflation may be down but it hasn't disappeared. Instead of raising prices outright, businesses are getting creative at finding ways to take a little more from your wallet. Finance professor Dan Roccato breaks it down.
Inflation may be down but it hasn't disappeared. Instead of raising prices outright, businesses are getting creative at finding ways to take a little more from your wallet. Finance professor Dan Roccato breaks it down.
Trump calls on Fed governor Lisa Cook to resign after mortgage fraud allegation
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to resign after a top housing regulator accused her of mortgage fraud.
Trump administration eyes tariff revenue to pay down nation's $32.7 trillion debt
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
The US collected more than $29 billion in tariff revenues in July, the highest monthly total so far this year.
These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Smart ways to spend on fun: Tips & advice
Has your social life taken over your financial life? Many admit that spending money on fun is actually ruining their bank accounts. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some advice.
Has your social life taken over your financial life? Many admit that spending money on fun is actually ruining their bank accounts. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some advice.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Popular shopping sites prime target for scammers
Retailers are working hard to draw shoppers in both in stores and online but some popular sites are also becoming prime targets for scammers looking to steal your personal payment information. Martin Lopez with Trend Micro has ways to shop smart and stay safe.
Retailers are working hard to draw shoppers in both in stores and online but some popular sites are also becoming prime targets for scammers looking to steal your personal payment information. Martin Lopez with Trend Micro has ways to shop smart and stay safe.
Building smarter money habits
For many families, back-to-school shopping is far from over and there are a lot of extra costs. Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Cash App therapist and author of "The Financial Anxiety Solution", has some advice to help.
For many families, back-to-school shopping is far from over and there are a lot of extra costs. Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, Cash App therapist and author of "The Financial Anxiety Solution", has some advice to help.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.