Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing

Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.

Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

Rivian electric car plant blasted by foes at Georgia meeting

Opponents trying to derail a $5 billion, 7,500-job electric truck plant in Georgia dominated a state meeting this week that was meant to gather suggestions on how to design the plant to mitigate any impact on the environment.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers

Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.

Tax Day 2022: Deadline to file is Monday — what to know if you need an extension

What time is the tax deadline for April 18, 2022? How can I file an extension? Here is what you need to know about last-minute filing and six-month extensions.

Kemp declares state of emergency to address supply chain disruption

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is declaring a state of emergency citing the current supply chain disruption and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia unemployment rate falls to new all-time low

Georgia’s unemployment rate reached a new all-time low in March, falling to 3.1% as surveys show record numbers of people working in the state.

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.

Delta Air Lines loses $940M in 1st quarter, but bookings surge

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines lost nearly a billion dollars in the first quarter of 2022 due to the rise in fuel prices, but now bookings have been highest in the company's history.

Advocates fear higher inflation costs could leave senior citizens, elderly homeless

With costs expected to keep rising, advocacy groups like The Oaks Resident Advocacy Group believe another price hike could put people living on fixed or lower incomes in an even more compromising position.