Metro Atlanta cities criticized for excessive reliance on fines and fees
A Georgia organization says a group of cities across metro Atlanta are relying too much on fining residents to pay for city services.
A Georgia organization says a group of cities across metro Atlanta are relying too much on fining residents to pay for city services.
Social Security: Here's how far the average check goes in 50 largest US cities, according to study
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Social Security: It'll be harder to qualify for retirement benefits starting in 2025 — what to know
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
Is $85K enough for a mayor? South Fulton's head honcho says not at all
A request for a raise that would double the salary of South Fulton’s mayor raised some concerns for residents.
A request for a raise that would double the salary of South Fulton’s mayor raised some concerns for residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A growing share of Gen Z adults don't think they'll retire: only 20% are saving for it
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tax extension deadline on Oct. 15: What to know about filing late returns
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
For Americans who filed for a tax extension for the 2023 tax year, the deadline is on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Social Security COLA 2025: Recipients to receive 2.5% increase next year
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, was announced on Thursday. Here’s what to know.
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.
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.