Housing affordability report card: Only one state gets an A

A new report has ranked the most affordable states based on home prices, household incomes and construction efforts. Here’s a look at which states earned the highest grades.

Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback

Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.

Tariff poll: How much economic "disruption" Americans will tolerate

A growing number of Americans are skeptical that President Trump’s tariffs on U.S. trading partners will benefit the economy, according to a new Gallup poll.

California is now 4th largest economy in the world, new data shows

New data shows California has overtaken Japan as the 4th largest economy in the world, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday.

Here's what Americans think about Trump's tariffs, according to new poll

A recent poll finds that many Americans worry that the U.S. may be facing a recession because tariffs will cause prices to increase.

Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever

Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.

Multiple states sue Trump over 'unlawful' tariffs

Twelve states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that its sweeping tariff policy is unlawful and economically damaging.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook

Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.

Ex-Home Depot CEO warns Trump’s supply chain gamble may take decades

Former Home Depot CEO Bob Nardelli said Trump has taken on the 'most difficult and challenging initiative in the history of our globe.'

Americans' economic, financial expectations sink in April

A new Gallup poll shows a sharp decline in Americans' confidence in the economy and their personal finances. d

Best and worst states for working moms in 2025, ranked

A WalletHub study ranked all 50 states and D.C. based on child care, work-life balance and professional opportunities for working mothers.