Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.
Electronic Arts laying off 800 employees, restructuring company
EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.
EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.
First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.
Higher interest rates mean potential home buyers will pay more
Buying a home in Georgia is about to get more expensive. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday.
Buying a home in Georgia is about to get more expensive. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate by quarter-point
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
The Fed also warned that the financial upheaval stemming from the collapse of two major banks is “likely to result in tighter credit conditions" and “weigh on economic activity, hiring and inflation."
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Atlanta nonprofit works to find solution for homeless during freezing weather
A local nonprofit is stepping in to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm in freezing temperatures.
A local nonprofit is stepping in to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm in freezing temperatures.
Bank failures, bailouts divide Congress on next steps
Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Here is a look at what lawmakers are saying and planning as the fallout continues from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Emory finance expert calls ripple effect of bank crisis difficult to predict
FOX 5 asks a local finance expert if Georgia residents should be worried about a possible crisis. The answer is: perhaps.
FOX 5 asks a local finance expert if Georgia residents should be worried about a possible crisis. The answer is: perhaps.
Georgia senators send Kemp $1B income tax refund package
Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to two pieces of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s tax cut agenda.
Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to two pieces of Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s tax cut agenda.
AAA: Georgia gas spikes again, nearly $50 to fill a tank with regular
It's not just you, many of us have felt that same existential dread when it's time to stop avoiding the gas pump. It doesn't help that Georgia's average gas price has increased, once again.
It's not just you, many of us have felt that same existential dread when it's time to stop avoiding the gas pump. It doesn't help that Georgia's average gas price has increased, once again.
Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Feds move in to help
In an effort to shore up confidence in the banking system, the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said that all Silicon Valley Bank clients would be protected and able to access their money.
In an effort to shore up confidence in the banking system, the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said that all Silicon Valley Bank clients would be protected and able to access their money.
BP CEO pay doubles to $12M as energy profits surge
BP's profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.
BP's profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.
Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Wellstar faces federal complaints after Atlanta Medical Center closure
A group of elected officials are asking for a federal investigation following the closing of two hospitals in metro Atlanta.
A group of elected officials are asking for a federal investigation following the closing of two hospitals in metro Atlanta.
Georgia House Appropriations Committee wants $4K pay increase for state law officers
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
The full House is expected to debate the spending plan Thursday.
Americans feeling most pessimistic about financial future since 2010, survey shows
Just 31% of Americans expect their personal financial situation to improve over the next year.
Just 31% of Americans expect their personal financial situation to improve over the next year.
Georgia Senate passes bill to give cash to pregnant women
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.
The Georgia Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a measure that could provide cash to extremely low-income pregnant women in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature.