Gas prices may soon drop below $3.00 a gallon, analysts say
Gas prices continue to drop across the country with industry analysts predicting a dip below $3 a gallon soon, the first time in four years.
Gas prices continue to drop across the country with industry analysts predicting a dip below $3 a gallon soon, the first time in four years.
Georgia surplus hits $14.6B as lawmakers eye spending plans
Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.
Georgia’s reserves have climbed to $14.6 billion, including $9 billion in undesignated funds and $5.6 billion in the rainy day account.
Stockbridge Georgia Lottery player wins $4 million in scratch-off game
A Stockbridge player won $4 million on a 200X The Money Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket.
A Stockbridge player won $4 million on a 200X The Money Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
Atlanta leaders step in to aid unpaid TSA workers
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.