Gov. Kemp announces tax rebate for Georgians in 2025

Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia officials plan to offer a tax rebate of more than $1 billion to Georgians in the upcoming year.

IRS announces higher standard deductions for 2025

The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.

Truist Bank pays over $9M to resolve allegations against SunTrust Bank

Truist Bank has agreed to pay $9,125,000 to resolve allegations related to the handling of certain trust accounts by SunTrust Bank from December 2011 through December 2015.

Should minimum wage be lower for workers who get tips? These 2 states will decide

The amount of money tipped workers make varies depending on the state. Currently, 14 states pay the federal minimum, or just above $2 an hour for tipped workers and $7 an hour for non-tipped workers.

Federal loan forgiveness program hits major milestone

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Atlanta on Thursday to announce an additional $4.5 million in funding for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why

Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.

A closer look at how Trump's economic plan could impact inflation

Former President Donald Trump has vowed to eliminate inflation if he returns to office, but economists warn that his proposed policies, including high tariffs, mass deportations, and interference with the Federal Reserve, could worsen the issue.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in November. Here's why

Those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive an additional check in November due to how the payment schedule is lined up.

TD Bank to pay $3 billion in historic money-laundering settlement

The Justice Department reported that money laundering networks transferred hundreds of millions of dollars through TD Bank branches for years.

States with the highest student loan payments: Study

New Hampshire topped the list with an average student loan payment of $229 and both Arkansas and Mississippi ranked the lowest with $142.

Inflation reaches lowest point in 3 years; here's what prices came down most

The improved inflation stats show that it’s steadily moving back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, with the agency likely to keep cutting its standard interest rate in 2024.

Taylor Swift donates $5 million to Hurricane Helene, Milton relief efforts

Feeding America, a national food bank organization, shared on their Instagram account that Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts on Wednesday.

Brookhaven tops metro Atlanta's priciest rentals as metro-wide rates fall

Zumper has released its latest metro Atlanta rental report, highlighting the most and least expensive cities for apartment rentals in the area.

Some Pyrex buyers could be eligible for a refund from the FTC

Thousands of people who purchased Pyrex measuring cups may be eligible for refunds from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).