What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
Gas prices may soon drop below $3.00 a gallon, analysts say
Gas prices continue to drop across the country with industry analysts predicting a dip below $3 a gallon soon, the first time in four years.
Gas prices continue to drop across the country with industry analysts predicting a dip below $3 a gallon soon, the first time in four years.
Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans
Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.
Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
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.
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
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.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Atlanta leaders step in to aid unpaid TSA workers
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
New car down payments hit 4-year low as buyers struggle with affordability challenges
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.
Americans now paying even more for coffee as prices near record highs
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Atlanta municipal grocery store hopes to succeed where others haven't
Atlanta is investing millions of dollars into a new project aimed at bringing grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods, starting with a municipal store downtown that city leaders hope will succeed where others have failed.
Atlanta is investing millions of dollars into a new project aimed at bringing grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods, starting with a municipal store downtown that city leaders hope will succeed where others have failed.
Federal rate cut: Will it lead to a better economy? Expert weighs in
The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful.
The Federal Reserve’s decision to trim interest rates by a quarter point this week will ripple through the economy in ways both helpful and painful.
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Car industry experts warn prices climbing fast as discounts become 'increasingly hard to find'
While dealers and automakers may offer modest discounts on 2025 models as 2026 inventory arrives, industry experts caution the effect of tariffs could offset much of those savings.
While dealers and automakers may offer modest discounts on 2025 models as 2026 inventory arrives, industry experts caution the effect of tariffs could offset much of those savings.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?