Federal workforce cuts: Most Americans favor efficiency but fear economic fallout
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Trump's trade war 2.0: Timeline of tariffs, retaliation, and global fallout
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing sweeping tariffs on major trading partners, including Canada, Mexico, China, and the European Union.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
‘Recession brunette’ hair trend grows amid rising financial concerns
More women are embracing their natural hair color, sparking a ‘recession brunette’ trend driven by financial concerns and a shift toward low-maintenance beauty.
More women are embracing their natural hair color, sparking a ‘recession brunette’ trend driven by financial concerns and a shift toward low-maintenance beauty.
Trump backs down on doubling tariffs after Ontario halts electricity surcharge
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
President Trump threatened to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, prompting Ontario to suspend its planned electricity surcharges to the U.S.
Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.
Dion Johnson: Mother of man killed by Arizona trooper ordered to pay legal fees
The mother of a man who was killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper nearly five years ago has been ordered to pay the state $350,000 in legal fees.
The mother of a man who was killed by an Arizona Department of Public Safety trooper nearly five years ago has been ordered to pay the state $350,000 in legal fees.
MGM resorts to pay out $45M in data breach settlement—Are you eligible?
MGM Resorts International has agreed to a $45 million settlement following two data breaches that exposed customers' personal information.
MGM Resorts International has agreed to a $45 million settlement following two data breaches that exposed customers' personal information.
Southwest charging for bags, and other airline changes in recent months
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.
Late car payments rise to highest level in over 30 years
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
High car prices and elevated interest rates have strained auto loan borrowers.
Tariffs update: Ontario raises electricity tax for US, China targets American farm products
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
Tesla stock hit hard as market drops
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Tesla’s stock dropped 15% on Monday, deepening 2025 losses. The broader market also faces uncertainty from tariffs.
Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.
Here's what's in the GOP budget bill that would keep government funded through September
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
Republicans released a detailed spending bill ahead of a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown on March 14.
What is a recession? Here's the criteria and where the U.S. stands
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Thanks to reporting lags and number revisions, recessions typically aren’t declared until well after they have begun.
Here's the average tax refund for 2025 filers so far, according to IRS
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
The IRS said the average refund amount has increased by 7.5% this year. Here's what to know.
Overpayments: SSA returns to withholding 100% of check
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it is changing how it will recoup overpayments. The SSA said it will return its practice of withholding 100% of a person’s monthly benefit to recoup overpayment charges.
The Social Security Administration announced Friday it is changing how it will recoup overpayments. The SSA said it will return its practice of withholding 100% of a person’s monthly benefit to recoup overpayment charges.