Powerball jackpot soars to $1.73 billion for Wednesday's drawing

The $1.73 billion lottery prize would be the second largest ever, topped only by the $2.04 billion Powerball won by a player in California last year.

Housing inventory remains painfully low as shortage persists

The number of homes for sale on the market fell for the fifth straight month in September amid the already severe housing shortage.

Powerball jackpot up to $1.73 billion as lottery losing streak continues

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.73 billion after no one matched the game’s six numbers and won the giant prize.

Here's how borrowers who can't make student loan payments can avoid defaulting

The 12-month student loan on-ramp period will help struggling borrowers from suffering the worst consequences of missed, late, or partial payments, according to a recent Harvard University Employee Credit Union blog.

Domino's launches 'emergency pizza' program: Free pizza when needed

Domino's is now giving customers the opportunity to take part in a new "emergency pizza" program for those times when it's most "needed."

Dwayne Johnson apologizes over Maui wildfire fund donation request

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is responding to backlash he received after asking his social media followers to donate to his Maui wildfire fund this summer.

Hardee's employees accused of stealing from customers to bail out jail inmates

Fast-food workers at a Hardee's in Michigan City, Indiana, stand accused of embezzling funds from customers to facilitate the release of jail inmates.

Social Security cuts: Retirees could face more than $17,000 in annual benefits losses

Social Security could run out of money to make full benefits payments in 2033, spurring as much as $23,000 in benefits cuts for retirees, a study found. Here’s what you need to know.

Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending

With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.

Home ownership costs skyrocket, leaving the American Dream out of reach for many

A new report says 99% of the nation’s largest counties are less affordable than they have been historically - and people are spending more than a third of their income on owning a home.

Powerball jackpot up to $1.4 billion after no winners

Feeling lucky? America awaits the grand prize lottery winner for Powerball's $1.2 billion jackpot drawing.