Microsoft raises Xbox prices globally as tariffs shake gaming industry
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Microsoft raised global prices for Xbox consoles and accessories, citing market conditions and rising development costs. The move comes as tariffs spark uncertainty across the gaming industry.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Senate fails to block Trump’s global tariffs
Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.
Senate Republicans have narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution that would have blocked global tariffs announced by Donald Trump earlier this month.
Here's how much couples are spending on weddings in 2025
A new LendingTree survey reveals that 67% of newlyweds in 2025 went into debt for their wedding, with many saying financial pressure and regrets followed soon after.
A new LendingTree survey reveals that 67% of newlyweds in 2025 went into debt for their wedding, with many saying financial pressure and regrets followed soon after.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
These are the best and worst entry-level jobs in 2025
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.
Whether you're joining the workforce for the first time or seeking a career change, here's a ranking of some of the best and worst entry-level roles in the job market.
UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
The delivery company said it expects to make the job cuts this year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This fast-food chain is closing up to 200 'underperforming' locations
Roughly 80 to 120 of the total restaurants will close their doors for good before the end of the year.
Roughly 80 to 120 of the total restaurants will close their doors for good before the end of the year.
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.
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.
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.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.