Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.
Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
Orange County tourism tax hits record $35 million in January, driven by new theme park
Orange County shattered its record for tourism tax revenue in January, collecting $35 million, a 6% increase from the same month in 2025.
Orange County shattered its record for tourism tax revenue in January, collecting $35 million, a 6% increase from the same month in 2025.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Stanley Black & Decker to cut hundreds of jobs, shut Connecticut plant
Stanley Black & Decker said it will eliminate roughly 300 positions. Here's what to know.
Stanley Black & Decker said it will eliminate roughly 300 positions. Here's what to know.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes: New leader takes the top spot
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
A new analysis of the 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. finds that California continues to be home to a significant portion of the nation's most luxurious properties.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
These cities rank as the hardest working places in America in 2026, data suggests
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.



















