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The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $940 million on July 27, 2023. OLIVIER DOULIERY | Getty The 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 $472.5 million or 30

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $910 million on July 26, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $910 million, with the next high-stakes drawing on Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET. The big prize has only exceeded $1 billion four times, most recently reaching

Andresr | E+ | Getty Images After years of low interest payouts, savings accounts now are paying higher yields, after a series of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. But many Americans still aren’t getting the best rates for their cash. Despite inflation concerns, nearly 70% of middle-income Americans haven’t moved savings to higher-yielding

The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington. Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images After a pause last month, experts predict the Federal Reserve likely will raise rates by a quarter of a point at the conclusion of its meeting next week. Fed officials have pledged not to be complacent about the rising cost of

Summer can be an ideal time to slow down, reflect and reset your money mindset. You also may find more time to review your financial goals — and decide whether you need a reboot. “When it comes to those who want to ‘clean’ their financial house, my advice is that you must sweep the dust

The Powerball jackpot has reached $900 million by July 17, 2023. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $900 million after Saturday’s drawing went by without a winner. It’s still the third-largest prize in the game’s history ahead of Monday night’s drawing, according to Powerball. But the windfall will

The Powerball jackpot has reached $875 million by July 14, 2023. Scott Olson | Getty The Powerball jackpot rose to an estimated $875 million ahead of Saturday’s drawing, growing to the third-largest prize in the game’s history, the lottery announced. Of course, the estimated windfall is a pre-tax number based on 30 years of annual

Social Security has likely touched your life or the life of someone you know. This safety net provides income for beneficiaries including retired and disabled workers, and their dependents. While you’re working, a chunk of your paycheck goes toward Social Security. When you’re retired, it’s often a key income stream. “It’s the biggest single source of

mapodile | E+ | Getty Images After a more than three-year payment pause, federal student loan bills will once again be part of Americans’ lives this fall. But borrowers should try not to fall into the “student loan identity” trap. More than a decade ago, online advice columnist and best-selling author Cheryl Strayed addressed the

Aretha Franklin performs onstage in New York City, Nov. 7, 2017. Dimitrios Kambouris | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images History is filled with examples of celebrities who died without a will: Bob Marley, Prince, Howard Hughes, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and even Abraham Lincoln. But an ongoing legal dispute involving music icon Aretha Franklin’s

Prostock-Studio | Istock | Getty Images If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and the answer may be complicated, experts say. While pretax 401(k) contributions reduce your adjusted gross income, you’ll owe levies on growth upon withdrawal. By comparison, Roth 401(k) deposits won’t

Atlanta single father Jon had his son Theo after a decade of saving and strategizing with employer benefits and advocacy group help. Jon G. There are many paths to parenthood, and the journey is often a lot more costly for parents who rely on surrogacy.  For Jon, 41, the road to becoming a father to