Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Gas prices could hit $4 a gallon after OPEC production cut

As of Monday, regular gasoline averaged roughly $3.50, according to AAA. If Flynn's prediction holds, it could mean gasoline prices will climb above $4 per gallon as summer nears.

Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report

McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report

Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.

Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow

Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.

Disney workers to vote on contract agreement for higher pay

Minimum pay will start at $18 dollars an hour now instead of $15 dollars and employees will see a raise faster.

First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says

Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.

Gas prices drop despite rising demand, tighter supply: AAA

Gas prices decreased this week to $3.49 per gallon, AAA reported. And prices could hold steady as the price of oil remains low, despite a rise in demand for gas.

Disney World, union reach tentative deal for minimum wage increase

After months of back-and-forth negotiations, The Walt Disney Co. and the unions in Florida just reached an agreement on a pay raise.

Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds

New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.