Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA

Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.

President Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding bill, after Senate averts government shutdown

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $1.2 trillion package of spending bills after Congress had passed the long overdue legislation just hours earlier, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown.

Easter spending expected to hit $177 per person this year

A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.

Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.

Republican budget proposal calls for raising the retirement age

The Republican Study Committee introduced a budget plan that would make “modest changes" to the retirement age for future retirees.

MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts — here's how much she's given away so far

MacKenzie Scott is giving $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an application process. The award is more than double the amount that she initially promised.

Biden touts Arizona as America’s ‘future’ as government invests $8.5 billion in chipmaker Intel

President Joe Biden celebrated an agreement to provide Intel with up to $8.5 billion in direct funding and $11 billion in loans for computer chip plants around the country, talking up the investment in the political battleground state of Arizona and calling it a way of "bringing the future back to America."

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

Still need to pay taxes? Here are some last-minute tips

The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. The IRS has some last-minute tips to get this year’s taxes done accurately and refunds issued timely.

Car insurance costs to keep rising in 2024 – pay less in these US states

Drivers will get no relief from car insurance costs this year and will have more limited shopping options as providers stop writing new policies in some states, a recent report from the Zebra said.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Trump can't post appeal bond for $454 million civil fraud case: lawyers

Donald Trump’s lawyers said Monday it is “practically impossible” for them to secure the $454 million bond needed while appealing New York’s fraud case against him.