Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
New USDA rule could force thousands of convenience stores to stop accepting food stamps
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
Thousands of convenience stores in the U.S. could have to stop accepting food stamps unless the federal government delays a new rule requiring them to carry more fresh produce and protein.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
Why Georgia film executives are backing Donald Trump's new tax incentive plan
President Donald Trump endorsed proposed federal tax incentives this week aimed at keeping film and TV productions in the U.S.
President Donald Trump endorsed proposed federal tax incentives this week aimed at keeping film and TV productions in the U.S.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
High-tech Walmart center to bring 1,000 jobs to Carnesville
Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion, 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs.
Walmart plans to build a $1.3 billion, 1.5 million-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Carnesville, creating 1,000 jobs.
Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Industrial growth along I-85 drives rapid population gains in Jackson County
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.
US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.
Cirkla opening $5M packaging plant in Hall County
Cirkla will invest over $5 million to open a new molded fiber packaging facility in Gainesville, Georgia.
Cirkla will invest over $5 million to open a new molded fiber packaging facility in Gainesville, Georgia.
A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
USDA data shows the nation entered 2026 with just 86.2 million cattle, down more than 8 million from 2019.
Why a global tech firm is investing $141M in Monroe
DeltaX is investing $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Monroe.
DeltaX is investing $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Monroe.
Siemens investing $185 million in Pendergrass manufacturing plant
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Siemens will invest at least $185 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, creating over 1,400 jobs in Jackson County.
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Siemens will invest at least $185 million in a new advanced manufacturing facility in Pendergrass, creating over 1,400 jobs in Jackson County.
US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.