Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

States with the highest property taxes in 2026

Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.

How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey

A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.

Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?

As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.

January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.

Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals

Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.

Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

Home Depot cutting 800 corporate roles, mandating full-time office return

Home Depot is the latest major metro Atlanta employer to announce significant changes to its workforce, cutting hundreds of jobs while ending remote work for its remaining corporate staff.

Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.

Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs

Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.