Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
Refinery fire in California sends Southwest gas prices soaring
A recent fire at a major California oil refinery is driving up gas prices across the Southwest, pushing premium fuel over $4 a gallon in the Phoenix area and defying the usual seasonal price drop.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
Elon Musk makes history as first person ever to hit $500B net worth milestone: report
Elon Musk on Wednesday reportedly became the first person in history with a net worth of $500 billion.
$1 million in gold and silver coins discovered from historic 1700s Florida shipwreck
More than 1,000 gold and silver coins were found along Florida's Treasure Coast in the 1715 Treasure Fleet shipwreck.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.