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Now is the Time to Finally Do Away With Overdraft Fees
Overdraft fees do the greatest amount of harm to the Americans who are least able to bear the costs, and the time to get rid of the threat these fees pose once and for all is long overdue.
'Jeopardy!' Champ Says She's Not 'Awesome' at Math as Wager Goes Wrong
Margaret Shelton, from Pittsburgh, saw her four-game "Jeopardy!" streak come to an end, after depleting her earnings with a risky wager.
Woman Shares Children's Idea of 'Making More' Money in Viral Video
Commenters on TikTok joked that the video was the "best birth control advertisement."
NFTs Could Benefit Developing Nations the Most
NFT technology could fundamentally change how cultural and financial value is exchanged across the world and in labor markets.
Pat Sajak Denies 'Wheel of Fortune' Is Fixed As Third Contestant Wins $100K
"Fixing a TV game show is a federal crime," Pat Sajak said on Wednesday, hours before the third contestant in a row was seen scooping the $100,000 prize.
'Wheel of Fortune' Makes History With First Ever Back-to-Back $100K Winners
"Wheel of Fortune" contestant Mark Baer was seen scooping $100,000 in the Bonus Round on Tuesday—just one day after Lisa Kramer had achieved the same feat.
CBDCs Will Be the End of American Freedom
CBDCs, or central bank digital currencies, are an urgent threat to people across the world.
Cryptocurrencies Won't Destroy Banks, They Will Modernize Them
In theory, cryptocurrencies solve many of the problems baked into the old financial system.
Former USPS Employee Guilty of Stealing Cash, Gift Cards From Mail
The stolen gift cards included ones for retailers like Dick's Sporting Goods, Dairy Queen, and Chik-fil-A.
Mega Millions Lottery Results of Tuesday's $300 Million Jackpot Draw
Three lucky players won $20,000 each in the latest Mega Millions drawing. But did anyone win the top jackpot prize?
Chase Shuts Down NYC ATM After Machine Dispenses Bills With Swastikas
"This is unacceptable. We have shut down the ATM and are investigating," a Chase spokesperson told Newsweek in a statement.
Mega Millions Lottery, Results of Last Night's $122 Million Jackpot Draw
A dozen players each won at least $10,000. But did anyone bag the top jackpot prize last night?
Medical College Uses COVID Relief Funds to Give Each Student $10K in Cash
Meharry Medical College President James Hildreth sent the school's students a video on Monday in which he said the money is theirs with no strings attached.
This Is What a Rare $500 Bill Looks Like, and Which Figures Feature on It
The largest notes to have been in circulation are the $500, $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000 dollar bills, although all are becoming increasingly rare.
How Matt Amodio's Final 'Jeopardy!' Cash Total Stacks up Against the Greats
Matt Amodio walked away from "Jeopardy!" with an impressive haul of cash following his defeat on Monday night's episode.
Numbers, Results of Last Night's $345 Million Mega Millions Draw
The latest drawing saw nearly 20 players each win at least $10,000, but did anyone with the top jackpot prize?
Regulators Must Allow Crypto to Reform E-commerce
Just as PayPal ushered in a whole new era of online payments, cryptocurrencies could welcome in a new era of instant, borderless and cost-effective payments—especially in e-commerce.
'Kim Kardashian Lookalike' Jailed After Trying to Smuggle Millions In Cash
Tara Hanlon was arrested after authorities stopped her from flying to Dubai with vacuum-sealed bundles of cash in five checked suitcases.
Video of Kodak Black Throwing $100k into the Ocean Sparks Outrage
In a video shared on Instagram late Tuesday, rapper Kodak Black was seen throwing the crisp bills in the water as he stood on a boat.
Weaponizing Counterterrorism
As the Financial Action Task Force meets in Paris, it must do more than acknowledge that Turkey has exploited FATF standards. It must act to reverse their new law.
Africa and the Future of Digital Currency
Just as Africans adopted quickly and with alacrity to mobile payment systems, they may likewise lead with digital currencies.
Financial Inclusion is a Human Right. Policy Must Reflect That
Traditional banks have played their role in keeping too many people unbanked and underbanked for decades. Digital banks are creating the competition and growth the sector needs if it will adapt to new customers—but governments must support them.
Mega Millions Results and Numbers for 05/25/21 As Jackpot Was $20 Million
A Mega Millions jackpot worth $516 million—the ninth-largest jackpot ever—was won on Friday in Pennsylvania.
9-Year-Old Finds $5,000 Cash While Cleaning His Family's Used SUV
Landon Melvin was allowed to keep $1,000 of the cash as a reward for his good deed. "I've just been thinking and thinking of all the stuff I could buy," he said.
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Here's how you could get your salary early and grow it in a high-yield checking account with no fees or minimum balance constraints.
Uber CEO Not Interested in Bitcoin Investment, Wants to 'Keep Our Cash Safe
While making an appearance on CNBC, though, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi did float the possibility that people could eventually be able to use cryptocurrencies to pay for Uber services.
The Minimum Wage Can Be Tricky
There has to be some national base rate for a human being's labor.
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Struggling with high monthly bills? This app can help you save as much as $9,500 and take some from what they save you as fees.
How to Buy Bitcoin Now That It's Passed a $20,000 Valuation
There are plenty of ways you can join in on the excitement of buying and selling Bitcoin, even as the value has risen significantly since March.
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Why 70% of US Investors are Aggressively Planning for Retirement
Retirement benefits generally revolve around passive income, real estate, and 401(k). Around 70% of US investors are stashing 10% of their income away for creating a fortress around their retirement portfolio.