George Washington Carver STEAM Academy closing after next school year
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.
The George Washington Carver STEAM Academy is set to close after the 2026-2027 school year as part of a restructuring plan approved by the Atlanta Board of Education in December 2025.
Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Electricity prices have risen faster than the pace of inflation in the last year. Here's how much costs are up from a year ago.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
These cities rank as the hardest working places in America in 2026, data suggests
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
Which city is the “hardest-working" city in America? WalletHub looked at key metrics to find which cities work the hardest. Here’s the list.
How to avoid tax scams this filing season
As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.
As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.
Deadliest jobs in America revealed
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Study reveals which states have the highest and lowest income tax burdens - See where your state ranks
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
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.
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.
Secretary of State fines Edwin Brant Frost V: $140M Ponzi scheme probe expands
Edwin Brant Frost V faces a $500,000 fine and potential criminal prosecution for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Edwin Brant Frost V faces a $500,000 fine and potential criminal prosecution for an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Americans are under the most financial distress in these cities, data suggests
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.
WalletHub found that despite inflation cooling on essentials like groceries and gas, many Americans are still experiencing financial distress.
Georgia Power filings could trim electric bills this summer
Georgia Power filed for a 1% rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, which could take effect in June.
Georgia Power filed for a 1% rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, which could take effect in June.
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.
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.
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
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.
A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.