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One third of Americans have ideas they think could help them strike it rich

One in three Americans has an idea they think could one day make them wealthy, according to new research.

Cate Blanchett claims 'no one got paid anything' for 'Lord of the Rings' films

"I basically got free sandwiches," Cate Blanchett said when discussing her "Lord of the Rings" paycheck.

CNBC host tells viewers to 'go with Trump' if they care about their paychecks

"If you’re in the stock market, if you care about your paycheck, you go with Trump," Cramer said. "That’s what you do."

How Bill Gates turned to Jeffrey Epstein in desperate bid for the one thing he can't buy

Bill Gates' longing for a Nobel Peace Prize drove him to Jeffrey Epstein for help, according to a new book.

NYC comptroller looking to sink millions in taxpayer money to boost salaries and size of his staff

City Comptroller Brad Lander is looking to spend millions on increasing salaries for staff overseeing pension-fund investments — despite lackluster returns in recent years.

Trump again argues SCOTUS immunity ruling should scuttle hush money conviction

Donald Trump's lawyers have renewed their bid to toss his conviction for scheming to influence the 2016 presidential election by concealing a hush money payout to a porn star, claiming...

86% of renters say they can't afford to buy a home, majority says they will never afford one: Survey

CNN reporter Matt Egan said Monday that of poll respondents who can't currently afford to buy a home, a majority are extremely doubtful that they will ever be able to...

Brides are having brunch weddings, midweek destination nuptials and selling tickets, saving $70K on costs

As the marriage between the post-pandemic wedding boom and the inflation crisis continues wreaking havoc, couples are coming up with clever schemes aimed at having beautiful — yet budget-friendly —...

I’m a Hooters girl — everyone is shocked by how much money I make in just 4 hours

It's really the breast case scenario: The unbridled altruism shown towards Hooters girls is largely rooted in “pretty privilege.”

Trump’s 'hush-money' conviction should stand because porn star payoff not 'official' act: DA

Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity for covering up a payoff to a porn star from the Oval Office – and his hush money conviction should stand, Manhattan prosecutors...

Woman reveals brutal reason she needs to ‘couple up' with partners to buy a home

Breaking Ground – a 2024 report from the Queensland Council of Social Services – exposed the Sunshine State’s house prices and tenancy rates as outpacing the rest of Australia since...

Social Security's online update will affect millions of beneficiaries

The SSA previously said it hopes the change will help to address the agency's "customer service crisis," and reduce lengthy wait times for callers to its 800 number.

Which zodiac signs produce the most CEOs? A look at the top 150 leaders reveals the answer

Is success star-bound? Leadership inborn? We've accessed the zodiac signs of the world's top CEOs and found three reign supreme. Read on to learn more.

‘Is this for real?’: Couple wins $26.9M in lottery jackpot

“I’m just gobsmacked. I just can’t believe it,” the happy woman said.

I’m a bridesmaid — my friend is demanding I take out a $20K loan to be in her wedding

She just might find herself “a loan” at the altar. 

Retirees with $1 million in savings could run out of money faster in these states, study finds

Data from GoBankingRates offered better outlooks for retirees in Southeastern and Midwestern states.

Wedding crashers leave hilarious gift for newlyweds: 'There's no Uncle Dave and Aunt Nancy'

At least they’re not showing up empty-handed for a change. 

Dear Abby: Should I lend my estranged sister money?

Dear Abby advises a woman who was estranged from her sister for over 30 years. Now that they've reconnected, the sister wants to borrow money, but this woman is hesitant...

Americans' student loan balance tops $1.6 trillion; nearly half of borrowers haven't resumed payments

The data showed that 42.8 million recipients of federal student loans owed a total of $1.62 trillion in debt as of the end of March.

We couldn't afford a $30K NYC wedding reception — so we had one on the L train instead

“You only hear about people getting robbed, slashed or pushed on the tracks,” said the groom about standard subway scenarios, adding that the couple's wild-ride subway reception was "all about...