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The average date costs Americans $189, according to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index for 2026. Nearly three in four men, 71%, said they expect to pay for everything on a date early on in a relationship. Among women, 52% said they expect to split the bill. Despite this majority, when actor Robert Pattinson recently said […]
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, June 24 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $327 million ($148 million cash value). The next Powerball drawing is Saturday, June 27. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Source: Freep
Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store. Mayweather was scheduled for an initial appearance Monday in Las Vegas Justice Court. He was not physically present for the hearing, but an attorney represented him, according to […]
Federal student loan rates are edging up next year, but that shouldn’t be surprising, experts said. Elevated inflation has pushed Treasury yields higher as investors increasingly forecast the Federal Reserve’s next rate move to be an increase instead of a cut. Government student loan rates are determined by the Treasury’s May auction of 10-year notes plus a fixed […]
President Trump’s meme coin may soon have competition: a proposed $250 bill featuring his face. Treasury officials are reportedly preparing plans for a commemorative note tied to America’s 250th anniversary. If approved, it would be the first US currency featuring a living person since 1866. The idea faces major legal hurdles, including a law banning […]
A new Bank of America Institute analysis finds, pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive. As costs, including veterinary care, go up, there has been a pullback on pet adoption rates and pet ownership, which may signal that affordability is playing a larger role among animal lovers, the Bank of America Institute said. The U.S. pet market is still […]
The state budget includes $1 billion set aside to help with rising utility rates. The state budget has not yet been passed, as it has been extended several times. Joint filers with incomes below $150,000 a year will get a $200 check. Joint filers making between $150,000 and $300,000 will get $150. Single filers with […]
Winning the lottery may seem like the ultimate escape, but sudden wealth can create new problems just as quickly. Experts warn winners to avoid scams, protect their privacy, and make smart financial decisions. One winner received $16.2 million but ended up $500,000 in debt within three months. The lesson is simple: money can change your […]
Another increase in gas prices has been reported in the Rochester area. According to GasBuddy, the average price for a gallon of gas in Rochester has risen 17.8 cents, now averaging $4.54 a gallon. The report says gas prices are 37.3 cents higher than they were a month ago. Meanwhile, the national gas price average […]
The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the passports of Americans who owe “significant child support debt.” The department issued a notice on May 7 stating that federal regulations do not allow people who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid child support to be issued a passport and that it may revoke your valid passport. “Notices about […]
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