Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Elderly Forest Park resident loses $500K to caregiver
The Forest Park Police Department said Pamela Morris, 52, has been charged with stealing $500,000 from a family member she was taking care of.
The Forest Park Police Department said Pamela Morris, 52, has been charged with stealing $500,000 from a family member she was taking care of.
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.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
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.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
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.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
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?
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
These cities have seen the biggest spikes in inflation
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.