Has tipping gone too far? 1 in 3 Americans think so

A new survey shows that many Americans have a negative view about tipping culture. Here’s a look where consumers are tipping at in 2024.

CEOs got big raises last year; workers didn't

The typical compensation package for S&P 500 chief executives surged nearly 13% last year to a median of $16.3 million, significantly outpacing the 4.1% rise in private-sector worker wages, highlighting the widening pay gap amid rising inflation and financial pressure on American households.

Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty in $17M case
video

The ex-interpreter had exploited his personal and professional relationship with Shohei Ohtani to plunder millions from the two-way player?s account for years.

The 10 cheapest new cars in 2024

Nissan, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi dominate Cars.com's list of the cheapest new cars.

IRS’ free Direct File program to become permanent, expand to more states

The IRS’ Direct FIle, a free online tool that allows taxpayers to file directly to the agency, will expand starting in the 2025 tax season.

Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending

Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.

Home prices not budging, hit new high in March: Case-Shiller

Home prices are now 6.5% above their level this time last year, reaching their ninth all-time high within the past year, according to S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller.

Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns

Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.

Dollar Tree buys 99 Cents Only stores out of bankruptcy

Dollar Tree has acquired rights for 170 leases of 99 Cents Only stores in California, Nevada, Texas, and Arizona.

Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices

A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.

Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy

Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.

Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?

A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.