Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
These used car brands are the least reliable, report finds
A new analysis from Consumer Reports examined 26 used car brands in 2025, ranking them based on their overall reliability. Here’s what they found:
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Federal Reserve lowers key interest rate but indicates future cuts will be harder
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
October jobs openings report shows slight uptick with 7.67 million open positions
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its October job openings report, which shows job openings up slightly at 7.67 million open positions.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Home delistings surge as sellers struggle to get their price
Home sellers have struggled to get the price they're looking for in the market this year, which has contributed to an influx of delistings, according to a Realtor.com report.
More people crowdfunded for basic needs like food in 2025, GoFundMe report finds
A new GoFundMe report shows a significant rise in people turning to crowdfunding for basic needs like food in 2025.
What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices
The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.
Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025
Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.
Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent
How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.
These states unemployment claims are decreasing the most, data finds
With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.
Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where
Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.
Dollar General announces 450 new US stores opening in 2026 as part of ongoing expansion
Dollar General announced it will open hundreds of new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues to expand its footprint,
US consumers added $16B in credit card debt so far this year, preliminary data shows
The average credit card deb per household was $11,019.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Sticker shock pushes shoppers out of new-car market as affordability crisis deepens
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.