USPS says it wants to raise postage rates — again
Americans are paying more to mail letters and packages even as delivery standards slide, one expert says.
Burger King sued by customers who claim Whoppers are too small
A class-action lawsuit alleges that ads inflate the Whopper's size, making the burger appear 35% bigger than it actually is.
Here's how Congress wants to fix America's retirement crisis
Bipartisan bill could help workers save at a time millions of Americans are financially unprepared for retirement.
Federal Reserve warns of "brewing U.S. housing bubble"
Economists say the pandemic housing boom is showing "signs of exuberance" akin to the boom of the early 2000s.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon says economy faces "unprecedented" risks
High inflation and Russia's Ukraine war may "dramatically increase the risks ahead," Dimon wrote in his annual shareholder letter.
Ivy League acceptance rates drop to new low. They're not alone.
Harvard said it admitted about three students for every 100 applicants — the lowest in the school's 386-year history.
Social Security to allow people to self-select their sex
The agency is "committed to reducing barriers and ensuring the fair treatment of the LGBTQ+ community," an official said.
Here's who may still be eligible for stimulus checks
Some Americans may still be waiting for their third federal stimulus check, according to the Treasury Department.
IRS has $1.5 billion in unclaimed refunds — here's how to file a claim
A three-year window to claim the money is about to close. After that, the refunds become the property of U.S. Treasury.
Why young men earn less than young women in some big cities
Despite the progress for some young women, the gender pay gap still dominates nationwide — and worsens when women have kids.
Here's where drivers are seeing the biggest breaks on gas prices
Drivers in Maryland and Georgia have seen almost immediate relief from tax holidays. But there could ultimately be a cost.
How would Biden's "Billionaire Minimum Income Tax" work?
The plan would affect almost 30,000 American families with assets of more than $100 million. Here's what you should know.
Applebee's franchise exec says pricey gas will let them cut pay
A leaked memo said that because its pool of workers live "paycheck to paycheck," high gas prices will "force people back into the work force."
Surging mortgage rates are pricing people out of buying a home
Rate on a 30-year mortgage has jumped to 4.4%, quashing dreams of homeownership for many Americans.
Stimulus checks for gas? Here's what could be coming your way.
A trio of bills in Congress would offer stimulus payments and rebates to help Americans cope with soaring gas prices.