Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year

The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.

Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says

A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.

Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you

The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to decide whether to lower interest rates. Here’s what a cut would mean for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, savings accounts and investments.

Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination

Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.

Raising money-savvy kids
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Stephanie Yates, financial education director, from The University of Alabama at Birmingham Regions Institute, gives insight how parenting can impact financial literacy.

Proposed Santa Rosa parking fee hike irks businesses and customers

It's a growing trend for cash-strapped cities: raising parking prices that may also result in more parking tickets. Santa Rosa city leaders are taking heat for their latest parking proposals.

Will interest rate cuts lead to 'stagflation'?

Many believe the Fed has no choice to but to cut interest rates, but there are worries that could lead to higher consumer prices and higher unemployment.

Inflation rose last month amid weakening job market: How will the Fed respond?

Typically, the Fed would cut its key interest rate when unemployment rises, but it would raise rates — or at least keep them unchanged — in the face of rising inflation.

ATM fees hit record high again; see the worst cities

New data reveals that ATM fees hit a record high in 2025, with this city topping the list.

Meet the world’s richest man (Hint: It’s not Elon Musk)

The world has a new richest person after a stunning stock market surge reshaped the billionaire rankings.

Most Americans believe personal choices keep people in poverty, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that most Americans have differing views on the root cause of homelessness, but most think the government doesn’t spend enough to help those in need.

Americans' support for capitalism drops to new low, poll finds

A recent poll finds that Americans favor small business and free enterprise even though their overall feelings of capitalism has changed compared to past years.

Top tips to help lottery winners protect their finances

Experts say those who win the jackpot will need a team of professionals to properly handle their sudden windfall.

Job market slowdown means Federal Reserve will likely cut interest rates

If Trump administration officials wanted a blowout jobs report, they didn't get it. If Trump opponents wanted a jobs blow-up report, they didn't get it either.

States where unemployment claims are increasing the most

The unemployment rate ticked up to 4.3% last month, according to a new jobs report from the Labor Department.