Southwest Airlines pilots to vote on first-ever strike

The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.

Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices

Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.

IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023

Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.

Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, about 5% of global workforce

Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers, almost 5% of its workforce, joining other tech companies that have scaled back their pandemic-era expansions.

How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps

A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.

Ticket from Maine claims $1.35B Mega Millions grand prize

Someone from Maine beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th and matched the winning numbers for the estimated $1.35 billion grand prize.

Did you win? Check out the winning Mega Millions numbers for Jan. 13

Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.

New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump

The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.

Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?

Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.

Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return

Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.

Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save

The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.