The Mega Millions jackpot grew to more than $1.6 billion on Aug. 9, 2023.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThere's finally a winner for the massive Mega Millions jackpot — but the lucky ticketholder may face unexpected pitfalls, experts say.A single ticket sold in Florida matched all six numbers Tuesday night,...
After facing the reality of how expensive fresh flowers could be when planning her own wedding, Della Larca founded Florèal Blooms, her luxury silk flower rental business, three and half years ago from her basement in Butler, New Jersey.Larca's business swelled last year, and she recently moved to a...
A class at Princeton University in New Jersey.Princeton University, Office of CommunicationsWhen it comes to elite college admissions, most expert agree: The Supreme Court's ruling on the affirmative action admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina could have an immediate effect on who gets in and why.That may...
Bob and Terri Wood, of Mobile, Alabama, with their grandson.Courtesy: Bob WoodBob Wood, 66, has been thinking of selling his home in Mobile, Alabama. The finance professor and his wife, Terri, purchased the 5,000-square-foot house with a pool nearly a decade ago. "It's probably time to downsize," he said....
Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to retirement savings, the gap between the haves and the have-nots has widened, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.The median retirement account balance for high-income households was nine times that of middle-income households in 2019 — $605,000...
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $940 million on July 27, 2023.OLIVIER DOULIERY | GettyThe Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $940 million ahead of Friday's high-stakes drawing at 11:00 p.m. ET.If you pick the magic six numbers, there are two payout options: a lump sum of...
KPMG is offering high schoolers paid internships to help fix accounting's staffing shortage.By her own admission, Autumn Kimborough, 17, didn't have a passion for accounting. But the rising high school senior from Flossmoor, Illinois, heard about a well-paid summer internship at KPMG, which included a $250 clothing stipend, and got...
Eyecrave Productions | E+ | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to living and retiring comfortably, Americans have some big numbers in mind for what they will need.Blame high inflation, which peaked at an annual rate of 9.1% in June 2022, according to consumer price index data.While the pace of price...
Peter Cade | Getty ImagesHigher earners maximizing savings ahead of retirement may soon lose a tax break, thanks to 401(k) changes enacted last year.If you're 50 or older, you can funnel extra money into your 401(k), known as "catch-up contributions." For 2023, eligible workers can save another $7,500 after...
The Federal Reserve raised the target federal funds rate by a quarter of a point Wednesday, in its continued effort to tame inflation.In a move that financial markets had completely priced in, the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee raised the funds rate to a target range of 5.25% to 5.5%....