US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.
Gas prices hit record highs
The latest inflation numbers show prices are still rising, while gas prices are reaching record highs for this late in the calendar year. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at University of Maryland, gives insight.
The latest inflation numbers show prices are still rising, while gas prices are reaching record highs for this late in the calendar year. Gustavo Flores-Macías, dean of the School of Public Policy at University of Maryland, gives insight.
New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data.
Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.
The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.
Bay Area homeownership dilemma
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
The bay area remains one of the most expensive housing markets in the country. so, for people who want to stay here, what does it really take to buy a home? Erika Carrasco, with Intero Real Estate, gives insight.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $975 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no big winner in Monday night's drawing.
The Powerball jackpot is nearing $1 billion after no big winner in Monday night's drawing.
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
New study reveals Americans feelings on free enterprise, capitalism and socialism
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
A new poll offers insight into how Americans view different economic systems, highlighting public consensus and division over the trade-offs, benefits, and disadvantages of each approach.
Powerball jackpot surges to $856 million
The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.
The Powerball jackpot has now climbed to one of the top 10 largest in the game's history.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX posts $541M loss; Starlink subscribers surge
SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company came with the news that it lost more than a half-billion dollars over the three months that ended in June.
SpaceX’s first quarterly earnings report since becoming a publicly traded company came with the news that it lost more than a half-billion dollars over the three months that ended in June.
Alameda County considers $30 minimum wage that could become nation's highest
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering whether to establish a $30 minimum wage, which could become the highest in the nation.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors is considering whether to establish a $30 minimum wage, which could become the highest in the nation.
FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup.
Social Security faces benefit cut in 2032 if Congress doesn’t fix funding shortfall - States impacted the most
Social Security’s retirement trust fund will face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than last year’s projections. If Congress doesn’t act, the "go-broke" date would trigger an automatic cut to benefits. See the projected financial impact for each state if the fund goes insolvent.
Social Security’s retirement trust fund will face a funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than last year’s projections. If Congress doesn’t act, the "go-broke" date would trigger an automatic cut to benefits. See the projected financial impact for each state if the fund goes insolvent.
25 states sue to stop Trump administration’s latest tariffs
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit to block the most recent round of tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Coldcard wallet attack drains up to $89M in Bitcoin from 1,200+ addresses
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
Security researchers said a software flaw may have allowed attackers to steal roughly $70 million worth of bitcoin in less than an hour. Here's what to know.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Social Security COLA 2027: How much payments are projected to increase
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Social Security recipients are projected to get a bigger cost-of-living increase next year to counter a rise in inflation.
Gov. Gavin Newsom releases tax returns showing $2M annual income
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California Governor Gavin Newsom released four years of tax filings showing annual earnings between $1.7 million and $2 million, mostly from his winery and restaurant holdings.
California to raise minimum wage in 2027
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide minimum wage increase to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, driven by annual inflation adjustments.