Powerball payout breakdown: What a $716 million winner takes home after taxes
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.
The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night's drawing sits at an estimated $716 million. However, the actual amount deposited into the winner's bank account will be significantly lower once the IRS and state tax agencies take their cuts.
SNAP junk-food purchase bans begin Nov. 1 in Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Montana, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining several other states that have implemented restrictions.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security November payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Fuel prices over $1 higher than last year with Election Day a week away
With Election Day a week away, prices of both gasoline and diesel fuel remain higher than this time last year.
With Election Day a week away, prices of both gasoline and diesel fuel remain higher than this time last year.
Millions of AT&T customers to receive payouts following approval of $177 million settlement
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
Millions of AT&T customers affected by two massive 2024 data breaches could begin receiving cash payouts within months following final court approval of a $177 million class-action settlement.
FEMA refuses assistance to Texans hit by Hill Country flooding
Texans hit by this past July's flooding will not receive federal assistance, marking a blow to communities still recovering just a year after the 2025 Hill Country disaster that killed more than 130 people.
Texans hit by this past July's flooding will not receive federal assistance, marking a blow to communities still recovering just a year after the 2025 Hill Country disaster that killed more than 130 people.
Man says Texas Roadhouse served him $20 steak instead of pricier filet multiple times
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
An Illinois man's TikTok warning about one Texas Roadhouse location has drawn over 30,000 views.
Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry.
Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.
Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Here's where credit limits decreased the most in the US (and why that's bad)
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
Retail pricing: What shoppers need to know
Technology is changing the way retailers do business, including how they display prices. There are growing concerns about surveillance pricing. Jason Straczewski with the National Retail Federation separates fact from fiction.
Technology is changing the way retailers do business, including how they display prices. There are growing concerns about surveillance pricing. Jason Straczewski with the National Retail Federation separates fact from fiction.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Texas employment growth drops below long-term average as 19,000 jobs shed: Dallas Fed
The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that job growth has slowed in Texas, despite the state continuing to outpace the nation’s annual growth rate.
The Texas Employment Forecast released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas indicates that job growth has slowed in Texas, despite the state continuing to outpace the nation’s annual growth rate.
Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Texas outpaces nation in job growth as over 15,000 people join work force: report
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Gas prices: Simple ways to save
The price of gas is at a near record high and it's been that way for much longer than analysts predicted. But there are ways to lower your cost now. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some advice.
The price of gas is at a near record high and it's been that way for much longer than analysts predicted. But there are ways to lower your cost now. Finance professor Dan Roccato has some advice.