Austrac is close to prosecuting Paypal for breaching Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing laws, following its Westpac sting.

It's difficult to imagine that anyone has been financially untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic and economy-closing efforts to contain it. Job losses and income cuts are an obvious example, but many people will be hurt in other ways, and the impact could linger for years.

Berkshire Hathaway announced on Saturday it bought back a record amount of its own stock during the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic dented operations for Warren Buffett’s conglomerate. The company said it repurchased $5.1 billion worth in stock in May and June. Berkshire repurchased more than $4.6 billion of its Class B stock and about $486.6 million in Class A shares.

A teenage Elon Musk once walked the streets of New York with emeralds in his pocket. His father, Errol Musk, had a casual attitude towards the family’s considerable wealth, including the stones that came from the Zambian emerald mine in which Errol owned a half share.

Despite all the talk about diversification and fees, the most important step in your retirement planning is simply getting started. It’s never too early to start, and the earlier you start, the less you’ll have to save to meet your retirement goals. If you’re reading this, you’re already way ahead of most people.

The executive order and accompanying memoranda signed by Donald Trump are receiving a negative response because many feel that they don’t do enough to help the millions of Americans who are struggling in the midst of the pandemic.

Buying a used car is the perfect way to set yourself up to be wealthy in the future. I know this is a powerful statement, but it's true. Most of us love our vehicles and

As a stay-at-home mom of three, Angela was eager to find an excuse to get out of the house. Having no one to talk to except her kids all day was a lonely existence, and a Tupperware party hosted by a new neighbor in her Reno, Nevada, community seemed like a great way to socialize.

Living stingy is a compliment for some people, yet a derogatory term for others. Some people who embrace the stingy term are proud of their lack of spending and the ability to get a good

Qube Money is turning the traditional cash envelope system on its head by creating digital cash envelopes. As financial technology (fintech) continues to move forward in the app space, Qube Money is a smart banking

A comment about a Bloomberg story on the New York Times paywall started a debate about the positive and negative effects of paywalls that included some media industry luminaries such as the former CEO of Dow Jones and the former publisher of the Wall Street Journal.

The Guardian reported last October that a new edition of Clement C Moore's 1823 poem A Visit from St. Nicholas, which is widely attributed with popularizing the modern image of Santa Claus, has censored all references to the visitor's pi...

Minecraft creator Markus Persson, aka Notch, and entrepreneur and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban have donated $500,000 to the EFF for software patent reform.

Scotty Lyles given until the end of January to challenge his life without parole sentencie for writing a bad chack for $106.

Steam's ridiculous sales are a big factor in my financial woes, yet I can't seem to keep away from them. Now I'm dragging all of you down with me by reminding you that Steam's holiday sale is going on now.

It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most stressful—between traveling, buying gifts for everyone, and handling loads of decorations and clutter, you've got quite a bit of work to do this holiday season.

Each specially etched card, loaded with $400, costs $50 to make, which Starbucks says explains the $450 price tag.

A lottery winner has lost out on a £63.8m windfall after missing the deadline to claim the prize. It is the biggest unclaimed lottery win in history.

Hostess just went bankrupt and got a judge to allow them to pay $1.75 million in bonuses to 19 of their executives. Yet… It turns out that Hostess took the money that was supposed to go into employees’ pensions and used it for other things.

A 38-foot ocean yacht sank off the shore of Palm Beach, Fla., last weekend. What is a yacht? A sailboat or motorboat used for recreation. Most yachts are privately owned and big enough to contain a cabin, but even small, cabin-less dinghies are sometimes described as yachts. The Dutch term...