U.S. gets a C+ in retirement, on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
The nation's system of Social Security and private savings leaves Americans less secure in retirement than residents of many other nations, a new study finds.
Scholastic book fairs accused of excluding diverse books
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
Alex Murdaugh estate, Moselle, is back on the market for $1.95 million
Property includes 21 acres and the Moselle estate that was home of Murdaugh family prior to Alex Murdaugh's murder of his wife and son.
Americans failed to pay a record $688 billion in 2021, IRS says
Americans owe the IRS $688 billion in unpaid taxes, underscoring need for more audits, said IRS Commissioner.
Trump Media's funding partner says it's returning $1 billion in financing
Digital World Acquisition Corp. said it's still planning to merge with Trump's media group, which runs Truth Social.
Law student has job offer withdrawn after posting anti-Israel message
A top law firm rescinded its employment offer after a New York University student wrote that Israel "bears full responsibility" for the Hamas attacks.
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment set at 3.2%
With Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment less than half of the 2023 boost, seniors are at risk of losing ground, experts say.
Restaurants with bottomless mimosas are charging $50 vomit fees
Some brunch spots with bottomless mimosas are tacking on extra cleaning fees for patrons who get sick in their establishments.
Biden administration proposes rule that would ban junk fees
Proposed federal rule would ban hidden consumer fees for services including apartment rentals, hotel rooms and more.
Incomes are falling in 17 states. Here are the hardest-hit areas.
Many Americans are sour about the economy as median household incomes took a hit in one-third of U.S. states, while stagnating elsewhere.
USPS wants 5th rate hike since 2021. Critics call it "unprecedented."
The USPS wants to boost first-class postage rates to 68 cents in January, following a rate increase in July. Critics say it's driving customers away.
Lawyers for Mike Lindell and MyPillow seek to drop them for unpaid fees
Mike Lindell said he can't afford to pay $2 million a month to his attorneys in election-related cases. "I have $10,000 to my name," he said.
These associate degree majors out-earn 4-year bachelor's degrees
Associate degree programs can lead to six-figure incomes — more than the typical income of a grad with a four-year bachelor's degree.
It's not the "glass ceiling" holding women back at work, study finds
Women still lag men in corporate leadership roles. But the roadblocks start early in their careers, McKinsey and Lean In found in a new report.
Biden admin is forgiving $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 Americans
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.