Las Vegas' Mirage to give away $1.6M before closing: Here's how you can win

The Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is set to give away $1.6 million in a "Progressive Finale Cash Giveaway" before it transforms into the Hard Rock Casino.

US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says

Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.

Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns

People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.

Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers

Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.

U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June

U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K

A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.

Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction

A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.

Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand

Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.

Trump proposes making tips tax-free. Here's what it would mean for workers

In the U.S., there are more than 2 million waiters and waitresses whose tips make up a large portion of their income, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates.

Mortgage rates on the decline while applications rise: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.95% for the week ending June 13, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.