The U.S. Treasury Department announced plans to discontinue the penny, with production set to cease in early 2026. Over time, merchants might refuse accepting them. But before you get rid of that ...

These days cashiers might not even give you your change back if it's less than a nickel, as pennies are often forgotten and seen as worthless. But you might want to keep an eye on your pennies, as ...

Penny production in the U.S. is grinding to a stop. More than 3 billion pennies were minted in the U.S. last year, but according to the U.S. Mint’s annual report from 2024, they’re now more expensive ...