US could lose all bank branches by 2041 as closures surge, financial report finds
A new financial report predicts that physical bank branches in the U.S. could disappear by 2041 if current trends continue, with over 1,600 closures per year. California, Florida, and Illinois have seen the highest number of closures as Americans increasingly turn to online banking options.
A new financial report predicts that physical bank branches in the U.S. could disappear by 2041 if current trends continue, with over 1,600 closures per year. California, Florida, and Illinois have seen the highest number of closures as Americans increasingly turn to online banking options.
Rare dime likely worth over $500K could be hiding in your pocket
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
Where is inflation the highest? Chicago, New York rank near top
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
Cryptocurrency investment fraud cost Americans $5.6B last year
The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.
The FBI received over 69,000 complaints in 2023 by victims of fraud involving bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to a new report.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
Mega Millions player strikes $800 million jackpot
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
The grand prize in Tuesday's drawing was the seventh-largest prize in the game's history.
Here's how much the typical American household earned last year
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level.
Company plans to track workers' locations in return-to-office crackdown
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
One of the world's biggest consulting and accounting firms plans to monitor its employees' locations to ensure compliance with a stricter return-to-office policy set to take effect next year.
Where Trump, Harris stand on the economy, wages, and taxes
Heading into a highly competitive election race, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are outlining their policies to manage the economy.
Heading into a highly competitive election race, Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are outlining their policies to manage the economy.
August jobs report shows job losses for US-born workers, gains for foreign-born
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
The August jobs report reveals a sharp contrast in the U.S. job market, with US-born workers losing over 1.3 million jobs in the past year, while foreign-born workers gained more than 1.2 million jobs.
US economy adds 142,000 jobs as unemployment rate falls slightly, Dept. of Labor reports
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
Hiring in the U.S. grew slightly in August compared to last month as the unemployment rate dipped for the first time in a few months.
National 401(k) Day reminds us to start investing early
National 401(k) Day comes each Friday after Labor Day. It's meant to keep highlighting the importance of the worker and the march to eventual retirement.
National 401(k) Day comes each Friday after Labor Day. It's meant to keep highlighting the importance of the worker and the march to eventual retirement.
Social Security: Without reform, retirees could lose this much in annual benefits, report says
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
If Social Security is depleted by 2033, as is currently projected without reform, there would be a mandated 21% across-the-board Social Security benefit cut for retirees, the report says.
Trump suggests tariffs would lower US childcare costs in major economic speech
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
Donald Trump proposed raising tariffs to lower U.S. child care costs in a major economic speech, while also outlining plans to boost energy production and cut corporate taxes.
These are the best, worst cities for retirement: Study
A new study ranked 180 U.S. cities to determine the best places to retire in 2024.
A new study ranked 180 U.S. cities to determine the best places to retire in 2024.
1 in 3 Americans declining wedding invites due to cost, survey finds
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
As wedding costs continue to trend upward, the logistics are taking a financial toll on another unexpected source - the guests.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
Americans turn to sausage as economic pressures persist, survey finds
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
A new survey reveals that more Americans are opting for sausage over pricier meats.
Social Security September payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.
Many Social Security retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries will receive their September payments on either the second, third, or fourth Wednesday of the month.