Biden calls for $100 billion aid package following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
President Biden requests $100 billion in emergency disaster relief, urging Congress to provide funds for FEMA, farmers, infrastructure, and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
US inflation may have increased in October: Here's what's rising in price, and what's leveling off
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Here are the cities with the highest student loan delinquency rates
Millions of borrowers are paying back their student loans, but a recent report shows that some are having trouble managing their monthly payments in these cities.
Millions of borrowers are paying back their student loans, but a recent report shows that some are having trouble managing their monthly payments in these cities.
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Inflation may be coming down but that doesn't mean prices will, expert explains
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Georgia officials agree to spend $100 million on Hurricane Helene aid for farms and forestry
Georgia’s state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.
Georgia’s state government is diverting $100 million to spend on loans to farmers and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Here’s where Trump, Harris stand on the economy, wages, taxes
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have introduced a series of policies to bolster the economy, one of the top election issues for voters as they head to the polls.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have introduced a series of policies to bolster the economy, one of the top election issues for voters as they head to the polls.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
CEO makes bold prediction on housing market as trend signals positive outlook
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Inter Ikea CEO Jon Abrahamsson Ring believes that the housing market will likely rebound before the end of this year amid rising mortgage rates.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.