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Health law's demise would save big bucks, for some

Wealthy Americans are not the only taxpayers affected if the Supreme Court overturns all or part of the law. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act includes numerous tax provisions — both tax credits and tax hikes.

Why You Don't Want to Win the Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot

Do you find yourself dreaming of the day your lucky lottery numbers are called? Or fantasizing about what numbers lurk under the silver bar of that scratch-off ticket you impulse-bought while gassing up? The lure of "Mega Millions," "Powerball" and other lottery jackpots has mi …

$540M Lottery Has States Anticipating Tax Jackpot

People queuing up for Mega Millions tickets aren't the only ones salivating over the record $540 million jackpot that could be won Friday — some state governments struggling through lean times know a hometown winner would bring a tax bonanza. Taxes on a lump-sum payment  …

The Man Who Broke Atlantic City

"The towers of chips stacked in front of him formed a colorful miniature skyline. His winning run had been picked up by the casino’s watchful overhead cameras and drawn the close scrutiny of the pit bosses. In just one hand, he remembers, he won $800,000. In a three-hand …

Waiter Fired for Showing Off Generous Tip Left by Peyton Manning

It was a good thing Peyton Manning left such a nice tip for his server at the Angus Barn because it was one of the last the server would ever receive at the Raleigh, N.C., steakhouse. According to the Triangle Business Journal, a server at the restaurant was fired after postin …

Ann Romney: 'I don't even consider myself wealthy'

Speaking on Fox News Monday, Ann Romney showed that her husband's habit of making uncomfortable references to their wealth is rubbing off.

Don't Fall Down the Donut Hole! United Way, Other Groups Offer INSTANT Discount Cards for Free or Low Cost

Need help paying for prescription medications? Programs are available from the United Way, the government, the pharmaceutical companies, and other non-profits. So, if you don't qualify for a state assistance program, Keep Reading!

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Jackpot! $336M Powerball Ticket Bought in Rhode Island

Lottery officials say someone who played the Powerball in Rhode Island has won the $336.4 million jackpot. The new multimillionaire has not stepped forward and the lottery has not said where the winning ticket was sold.

President Obama Proposes New Help for Troubled Mortgages

President Obama on Friday proposed to sweeten a deal from Washington to entice banks to modify payments, lower loan principal, and expand eligibility in order to help more of the 11 million American families sinking under their mortgages.

Hard to compete with Free: €20 for unlimited voice, text, and 3G data

This last week, Free dropped a nuke on the wireless business, too. For €19.99, subscribers can get unlimited calls to mobile and fixed line phones in France (and to fixed line phones in 40 other countries). They get unlimited text messages.

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