Young Americans say friendship is too expensive; nearly half skip events due to costs: study
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
More women feel the financial strain of trying to stay social, according to Ally's survey.
Wages are outpacing pandemic-era inflation in these 4 industries
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
A new Bankrate report shows that while wages are slowly catching up, they still lag behind the surge in prices that began during the pandemic.
Epic Universe expected to bring $2 billion boost to Central Florida economy
Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted by the University of Central Florida.
Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park is projected to generate $2 billion for the Central Florida economy this year, according to an economic study conducted by the University of Central Florida.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Treasury Dept. to phase out paper checks starting in September
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
The federal government will phase out paper checks for benefit payments soon.
Victims of AT&T data breaches could claim up to $7,500 in new $177M settlement
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
AT&T agreed to a $177 million settlement this year after a pair of data breaches were confirmed in 2024. Here's how the millions of affected current and former account holders can file claims.
Young Americans could lose $110,000 in career earnings to keep Social Security afloat
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Social Security's two main trust funds are projected to reach insolvency on a combined basis in the first quarter of 2034.
Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Kodak says there's 'substantial doubt' it can stay in business
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
Photography pioneer that filed for bankruptcy in 2012 faces renewed financial challenges.
US national debt hits record $37 trillion
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
Trump's tax law will benefit the rich at the cost of the poor, CBO analysis finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
Trump says he plans 100% tariff on computer chips
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips. Here’s what this could mean for consumers.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to put a 100% tariff on computer chips. Here’s what this could mean for consumers.
Most young adults today haven’t reached key adulthood milestones, US Census data finds
New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.
New Census Bureau data shows that fewer 25- to 34-year-olds are reaching traditional adulthood milestones like marriage and parenthood, with economic independence now the most common path.
White House says Apple to announce $100B US investment commitment for manufacturing
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Tech giant Apple is announcing a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities.
Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike. What we know
Workers at three manufacturing plants walked off the job after turning down a proposed labor deal that included pay increases and bonuses.
Workers at three manufacturing plants walked off the job after turning down a proposed labor deal that included pay increases and bonuses.