Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
UPS delivery drivers offered buyouts amid 'unique circumstances'
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
Here's why your cup of coffee may get expensive soon
According to the National Coffee Association, an estimated two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day – and now, it could get more expensive by Aug.1.
According to the National Coffee Association, an estimated two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day – and now, it could get more expensive by Aug.1.
Most Americans believe new tax law will help wealthy more than middle class, poll finds
While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.
While Americans admit they have read some details of the Republican spending legislation, more than half think the bill only benefits wealthy people, a recent poll shows.
House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting, foreign aid
Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated. Here's what we know.
Republican majorities in both houses of Congress have now approved President Donald Trump’s clawback of about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid that lawmakers had appropriated. Here's what we know.
How much you need to earn to afford an apartment in your state
A new report reveals the hourly wage a full-time worker must earn to afford a modest apartment in each U.S. state, and the numbers are far out of reach for many.
A new report reveals the hourly wage a full-time worker must earn to afford a modest apartment in each U.S. state, and the numbers are far out of reach for many.
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Senate passes spending cuts; Epstein case tensions rise
President Donald Trump?s multibillion-dollar clawback package was passed early Thursday morning. The final vote tally was 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining every Democrat in voting against it. The package will now be sent to the House, which has until Friday to pass it.
President Donald Trump?s multibillion-dollar clawback package was passed early Thursday morning. The final vote tally was 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining every Democrat in voting against it. The package will now be sent to the House, which has until Friday to pass it.
These states have the most people in financial distress, study finds
Red states had more residents that were in financial distress compared to residents in blue states.
Red states had more residents that were in financial distress compared to residents in blue states.
Homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments in these states
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
A new study shows rising taxes and insurance costs are driving up mortgage delinquencies. Here’s where.
Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports
President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.
President Trump denied reports that he plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, but he continued to sharply criticize the head of the central bank.
Cities where retirees' Social Security benefits stretch the furthest in 2025
A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.
A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.
As ticket prices soar, here are the most expensive concerts in 2025
Concert tickets have soared in price over the years, thanks in part to dynamic pricing, bot attacks and hidden fees. Here are the concerts that could cost you the most this year.
Concert tickets have soared in price over the years, thanks in part to dynamic pricing, bot attacks and hidden fees. Here are the concerts that could cost you the most this year.
June CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.
Inflation in the U.S. rose last month to its highest level since February, reversing several months of cooling prices. Here's a look at what prices changed the most.
How much money it takes to be wealthy in 2025, according to annual survey
Americans in a recent survey believe they can achieve financial success, but admit they would have to make significant lifestyle changes.
Americans in a recent survey believe they can achieve financial success, but admit they would have to make significant lifestyle changes.
Most homeowners won't even consider selling this year, thanks to mortgage rates
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.
How a weaker dollar will impact US vacationers
The dollar's 10% decline against foreign currencies in 2025 will stretch American travelers' budgets despite cheaper airfare.
The dollar's 10% decline against foreign currencies in 2025 will stretch American travelers' budgets despite cheaper airfare.
States with highest and lowest property tax burden
The median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024.
The median property tax bill grew 2.8% to $3,500 in 2024.