Business and Economy

The Grinch Source: Universal Studios It’s human nature for a new year to bring optimism and…

More than half of U.S. high school students will take a personal finance class before graduation

CNBC’s senior personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson speaks with high school students as part of Junior…

Walmart looks to lab-grown diamonds this Christmas

SECAUCUS, N.J. — Here, shoppers can browse engagement rings, tennis bracelets and pendant necklaces displayed behind…

Powerball jackpot lump sum vs. annuity: Which option is better?

Lump sum distribution may be ‘a mistake’ “Virtually everybody who wins the lottery picks the lump…

Travelers want deals — here’s where to find them, says HotelPlanner CEO

It’s been a stellar year for the travel industry, according to Morning Consult. The market research…

Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to 4 years in prison

Nikola founder Trevor Milton was sentenced Monday to four years in prison in connection to defrauding…

Only 60% of student loan borrowers made payments when bills restarted

Bymuratdeniz | E+ | Getty Images Confusion between on-ramp period, payment pause Betsy Mayotte, president of…

Why Mark Cuban broke negotiation rule for Rebel Cheese

Mark Cuban believes in the power of silence and patience — until he’s so tempted during…

Fed’s Goolsbee says he was ‘confused’ by last week’s market reaction