Metro Atlanta rents surge as wages lag, forcing families to keep moving
Metro Atlanta rents have soared far faster than wages over the past decade, forcing families like Emerald Fox’s to keep moving as the ARC pushes for more affordable housing development.
Metro Atlanta rents have soared far faster than wages over the past decade, forcing families like Emerald Fox’s to keep moving as the ARC pushes for more affordable housing development.
Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Gas prices fall below $3 for first time in four years, GasBuddy reports
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices.
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Michael Dell pledges $6.25B for children’s futures
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
Trump administration seeking to stop SNAP payments to Democrat-led states for not providing enrollee records
During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t provide information on those receiving the assistance.
During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t provide information on those receiving the assistance.
Georgia nonprofit receives $5M from Bezos to fight homelessness
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Watching for online shopping scams this holiday season
Experts say Cyber Monday sales are at a record high. John Powell is a cyber security professional and shares how to protect yourself from online transactional risk. Here's how to watch for AI, email, and text message scams.
Experts say Cyber Monday sales are at a record high. John Powell is a cyber security professional and shares how to protect yourself from online transactional risk. Here's how to watch for AI, email, and text message scams.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Grassroots groups call for Black Friday, Cyber Monday 'blackout'
Grassroots groups around the nation are calling on shoppers to boycott big-box stores and instead spend at local, independent businesses.
Grassroots groups around the nation are calling on shoppers to boycott big-box stores and instead spend at local, independent businesses.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Tips to keep your money safe this Cyber Monday
'Tis the season for cyber scammers, and with millions of shoppers buying online this Cyber Monday, experts warn to stay on guard.
'Tis the season for cyber scammers, and with millions of shoppers buying online this Cyber Monday, experts warn to stay on guard.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
Hundreds line up overnight for Black Friday deals in Lawrenceville
Black Friday officially kicked off Friday morning, and hundreds of shoppers at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville lined up overnight to secure early deals and gift card giveaways.
Black Friday officially kicked off Friday morning, and hundreds of shoppers at Bass Pro Shops in Lawrenceville lined up overnight to secure early deals and gift card giveaways.
Best Buy Black Friday savings deals underway
Best Buy kicked off its holiday deals on Halloween with the electronics giant offering doorbusters every Friday of the holiday shopping season.
Best Buy kicked off its holiday deals on Halloween with the electronics giant offering doorbusters every Friday of the holiday shopping season.