Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Georgia couple loses $800K in sophisticated cryptocurrency scam
A Georgia couple lost nearly $800,000 in a cryptocurrency scam initiated through a WhatsApp message, leaving them financially devastated.
These cities have the highest and lowest credit card debts in 2025
Credit debt is steadily growing nationwide, and these areas are affected the most by it based on a new study.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Google offering buyouts to employees across the company
The tech giant is offering the buyouts in several key divisions of the company as part of a cost savings effort.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
By the numbers: Here are the changes proposed to the food stamp program
President Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill would likely cut 3.2 million people from the SNAP food stamp program, the Congressional Budget Office estimated.
Barrow County approves $182M budget for 2026 with no tax increase
The Barrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $182 million budget for Fiscal Year 2026, featuring no tax increase and a full rollback of the county’s millage rate.
Landmark NCAA settlement transforms college sports: Georgia schools to pay athletes directly
The NCAA settlement allows schools, including those in Georgia, to directly pay student-athletes, marking a significant shift from the traditional amateur model in college sports.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Former IRS employee awaits promised payout amid federal downsizing led by Elon Musk
A former IRS employee in Atlanta has not received her promised early retirement payout after accepting an offer under a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Alpharetta holding public meetings to discuss 2026 millage rate proposal
Three public meetings have been scheduled to allow Alpharetta residents to voice their opinions on the proposed property tax increase.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'
People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.