IRS increases 401(k), other 2025 retirement plan contribution limits
The IRS released its updated contribution limits and adjustments to eligibility thresholds for 401(k) plans, IRAs and other retirement plans to account for inflation.
Arizona super spenders? The Grand Canyon State ranks 3rd in spending on nonessentials
A new study claims Arizonans spend 48.01% of their average annual income on nonessential items, ranking as the third-highest percentage in the U.S.
These states are boosting minimum wage in 2025—is yours on the list?
Starting January 1, 2025, nearly half of U.S. states will implement minimum wage increases, benefiting an estimated 9.2 million workers.
Chinese hackers breach US Treasury workstations: Key details to know
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated the U.S. Treasury Department by exploiting a vulnerability in third-party software provider BeyondTrust, granting them remote access to several workstations and unclassified documents.
New Year’s resolutions: Popular goals, expert tips, and why many fail to stick
Experts recommend popular New Year's resolutions like saving money, thinking positively, and setting achievable goals, but note that up to 70% of resolutions are abandoned within months.
Chinese-affiliated hacker breaks into Treasury Department system in 'major incident'
An actor affiliated with the Chinese government recently hacked the U.S. Treasury Department in a "major incident," officials announced on Monday.
Appeals court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Donald Trump
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's finding that Donald Trump sexually abused a columnist in an upscale department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
Social Security January payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the January Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns
Artificial intelligence. Abortion. Guns. Marijuana. Minimum wages. Name a hot topic, and chances are good there’s a new law about it taking effect in 2025 in one state or another.
Social Security checks increasing for COLA adjustment
The Cost of Living Adjustment is rising in 2025, which will change the amount of money people will receive in their Social Security checks.
Holiday shopping increases in 2024 by nearly 4%
According to Mastercard, retail sales between November 1 and December 24 increased with online sales rising by 6.7% compared to last year.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
Crypto markets surge after Trump's election victory
Bitcoin topped $100,000 for the first time earlier this month.
In-person shopping makes comeback amid record-spending holiday season
Total holiday spending this year is expected to be at least $24 billion higher than last year, according to the National Retail Federation.
2021 Recovery Rebate Credit: What it is and who qualifies
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive unclaimed rebate payments from the IRS in the coming weeks.
Group behind viral 'Hawk Tuah' star's meme coin hit with lawsuit over crash
The $HAWK coin reached a $490M market cap on the day it launched, only to tank 95% within minutes to below $100M.
Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing.
Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown
The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Surveys say Christmas shoppers are worried about costs
New polls from BMO Real Financial Progress Index shows that consumer have concerns but many store owners are saying they still see shoppers spending liberally this holiday season.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025. Here's what to know.