IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.
More tech job layoffs announced at Google, Amazon, and Snap
Neither Google nor Amazon disclosed how many jobs were being cut this time.
Neither Google nor Amazon disclosed how many jobs were being cut this time.
Rivian factory approved: How Georgia could soon lead the nation in electric vehicle manufactoring
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has officially closed the deal on a nearly 1,800-acre site located about 40 miles east of Atlanta.
Georgia state representative says laws unfairly favor home squatters
A house squatter versus the homeowner: It was a dramatic scene caught on camera by the Fox 5 I-Team. It highlights how police and the court system are struggling to be on the side of legitimate homeowners - people whose houses are overrun by intruders.
A house squatter versus the homeowner: It was a dramatic scene caught on camera by the Fox 5 I-Team. It highlights how police and the court system are struggling to be on the side of legitimate homeowners - people whose houses are overrun by intruders.
Retirement crisis: Great Recession takes its toll on younger Boomers
The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.
The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.
Auto loans much more expensive for drivers with bad credit: report
Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.
Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.
Rare Titanic first-class menu from ill-fated voyage heads to auction
This historic menu, which dates back to the ill-fated ship's voyage from Queenstown to New York, features dishes like spring lamb and "squab à la godard."
This historic menu, which dates back to the ill-fated ship's voyage from Queenstown to New York, features dishes like spring lamb and "squab à la godard."
Gas tax suspended again in the state of Georgia by Gov. Kemp
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he has issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions caused by failed policies coming out of Washington, D.C.
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that he has issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions caused by failed policies coming out of Washington, D.C.
App allows metro Atlanta students to cash in on good grades
There's a program out there paying students for their hard work at school. The incentive may sound too good to be true, but FOX 5 Atlanta met a student who says he and his friends have been cashing in $50, sometimes even $60 at a time.
There's a program out there paying students for their hard work at school. The incentive may sound too good to be true, but FOX 5 Atlanta met a student who says he and his friends have been cashing in $50, sometimes even $60 at a time.
$2 bill could be worth thousands depending on age and condition
If you have a $2 bill lying around, this might be your lucky day.
If you have a $2 bill lying around, this might be your lucky day.
Target makes low-cost Thanksgiving meal an option for customers
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
The Target deal consists of ingredients commonly used for Thanksgiving meals that cost under $25 total. It comes after Walmart and Aldi similarly lowered prices on holiday meals.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.
Issue that caused deposit delays for some Bank of America customers, resolved, Fed says
Bank of America said account information remained secure and balances would be updated as soon as the deposits were received.
Bank of America said account information remained secure and balances would be updated as soon as the deposits were received.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Maria Tallchief, America’s 1st prima ballerina, featured on US quarters
Maria Tallchief is the tenth woman to be featured on U.S. quarters are part of the American Women Quarters Program.
Maria Tallchief is the tenth woman to be featured on U.S. quarters are part of the American Women Quarters Program.
'In Her Hands' fund allows financially struggling Black women to dream again
If it weren't for the GRO Fund's "In Her Hands" program, which provides eligible women with about $20,000 over two years, Shamarra Woods says she doesn't know where she'd be today.
If it weren't for the GRO Fund's "In Her Hands" program, which provides eligible women with about $20,000 over two years, Shamarra Woods says she doesn't know where she'd be today.
Fed leaves rates unchanged, open to possible future hike
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea
UPS hiring minimum 60K seasonal employees, more than 7,000 in Georgia
Atlanta-based UPS has announced plans to hire a minimum of 60,000 seasonal employees, with over 600 in-person and virtual events scheduled to take place nationwide, beginning on Nov. 3.
Atlanta-based UPS has announced plans to hire a minimum of 60,000 seasonal employees, with over 600 in-person and virtual events scheduled to take place nationwide, beginning on Nov. 3.
Education Department punishes student loan servicer for error that made 800,000 borrowers delinquent
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
The U.S. Department of Education said it penalized MOHELA after a billing error led over 800,000 borrowers to miss their payments in October.
A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.
25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.