Powerball numbers: No $479 million jackpot winner Aug. 9
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no one won the big prize Saturday, Aug. 9.
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no one won the big prize Saturday, Aug. 9.
Card skimmers in metro Atlanta: Federal agents find dozens in sweep
The Secret Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies joined forces Thursday and Friday for a large-scale sweep that turned up at least 40 skimmers in metro Atlanta.
The Secret Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and other agencies joined forces Thursday and Friday for a large-scale sweep that turned up at least 40 skimmers in metro Atlanta.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Claire's files for bankruptcy again
The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.
The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.
Georgia EBT users urged to secure accounts after cyberattack
On Monday, July 28, a Department of Human Services-contracted phone system was hit by a cyberattack, which caused the phone service to go down, according to DHS.
On Monday, July 28, a Department of Human Services-contracted phone system was hit by a cyberattack, which caused the phone service to go down, according to DHS.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
'Trump accounts' for newborns could grow to $1.9M, Treasury says
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
Even without additional contributions beyond the initial $1K deposit, the Treasury estimates the account could grow to $13,800 in 18 years.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
State ethic complaint filed against PAC linked to $140M Ponzi scheme
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission filed a complaint against the Georgia Republican Assembly PAC.
The Georgia Government Transparency and Campaign Finance Commission filed a complaint against the Georgia Republican Assembly PAC.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
North Georgia player wins $1M from scratch off
A Decatur man won $1M by playing Georgia Lottery scratch-offs.
A Decatur man won $1M by playing Georgia Lottery scratch-offs.
Home-sale cancellations are rising: What it could mean for the market
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
New data shows canceled home sales are rising – is this the start of a true buyer’s market? Here’s what we know.
Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates the same this week: What to know
Federal Reserve officials are split on whether to slash interest rates as President Donald Trump favors rate cuts based on his claim that the nation’s economy is thriving.
Federal Reserve officials are split on whether to slash interest rates as President Donald Trump favors rate cuts based on his claim that the nation’s economy is thriving.
Poll reveals how worried Americans are about Social Security
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.