Social Security reform would restore full benefits to public workers

Reform to provisions designed to even the playing field between workers who paid Social Security and public sector workers who don't but benefit from a pension program could cost as much as $150 billion.

Paper check fraud is on the rise: What to know

While online banking and electronic payments are now more mainstream, many Americans still write paper checks, and there's been a resurgence of fraud in some lesser-known ways.

Gas prices hit 2023 low ahead of Thanksgiving
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Gas prices have reached a record low for 2023 just as millions of Floridians plan to hit the road for Thanksgiving, according to a new report from AAA. Here's what you need to know about getting ready to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Mortgage rates dip further and could be the break homebuyers need: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.44% for the week ending Nov. 16, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Biden signs temporary spending bill averting government shutdown

The temporary spending bill, which ensures the government remains open until after the holidays, does not include any wartime aid for Ukraine or Israel, nor does it offer humanitarian funding for Palestinians.

US Postal Service records whopping $6.5 billion net loss for 2023

The U.S. Postal Service has posted a $6.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2023 with operating revenue falling by $321 million.

China's Xi Jinping tells Biden as talks open: 'Planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed'

U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping have emerged from their first face-to-face meeting in a year vowing to stabilize their fraught relationship and showcasing modest agreements to combat illegal fentanyl and re-establish military communications.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

Flat October inflation leaves consumer prices unchanged

Consumer prices held steady in October as prices remained the same as the month before, and on an annual basis, prices rose 3.2% in October, a deceleration from the 3.7% growth in September.

House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown

The House has voted overwhelmingly to prevent a government shutdown. New Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.

Record number of Americans moving to disaster prone areas

Despite recent natural disasters, places known for climate risk are becoming popular destinations for homeowners.