Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.
Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.
Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
Inflation holds steady as consumer prices rose 2.4% in February - See what's costing more at the grocery store
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
IRS unveils proposed regulations for new Trump Accounts savings program
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
The IRS and the Treasury Department have released more details about the implementation of Trump Accounts for parents and guardians who want to use the savings accounts for their children.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Oracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisis
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
Oracle is reportedly planning massive layoffs involving thousands of employees as AI spending creates a cash crunch. Job cuts could affect 18% of the company's total workforce.
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.
US employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs in February, unemployment slightly higher at 4.4%
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Friday shows American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.
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.
Government contracter accused of stealing $46M in cryptocurrency from US Marshals
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
A U.S. contractor accused of stealing $46 million in cryptocurrency from the U.S. Marshals Service was arrested in Saint Martin. Here’s what we know.
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.