Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Can we believe the delayed Federal inflation report?
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
On Friday, nine days late, the government will release September’s consumer price index report. That could determine if interest rates continue their slow, downward glide, or level off, or go back up.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.