A moment of silence as the last U.S. penny was minted

The U.S. Department of the Treasury reported the printing death of the once-treasured penny, after the last one-cent coin was manufactured.

Nevada Dems, GOP battle over ‘no-tax-on-tips’

GOP candidates are wagering the tax deduction will be a winner with working-class voters, while their Democratic opponents ...

Editorial: Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin boycotting US Treasuries is a foolish political stunt funded by Chicago taxpayers

Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Chicago’s current treasurer, is running for the open congressional seat now held by Danny Davis after ...

Are pennies going away? Last penny stamped in Philly; what happens next?

The last ever penny was minted in Philadelphia on Nov. 12, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced, with the final batch set to be auctioned rather than sent into circulation. The department ...