New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Black Friday Bay Area store hours: A comprehensive list
For many Americans, the Christmas shopping season gets underway in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, as consumers seek discounts and deals to get the most bang out of their buck.
For many Americans, the Christmas shopping season gets underway in earnest the day after Thanksgiving, as consumers seek discounts and deals to get the most bang out of their buck.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
Palo Alto-based HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in AI transformation
HP is looking to cut $1 billion in costs over the next three years.
HP is looking to cut $1 billion in costs over the next three years.
Thanksgiving buy-in: Host demands $100 admission fee for dinner plate
When the initial $100 rule caused frustration, the family escalated the demand by offering alternatives such as helping pay for the meat or the family water bill.
When the initial $100 rule caused frustration, the family escalated the demand by offering alternatives such as helping pay for the meat or the family water bill.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Thanksgiving meal costs show mixed bag due to retail deals and supply issues
Despite a predicted rise in wholesale turkey costs due to low flock numbers and bird flu, many stores are offering discounted or free turkeys, though consumers should expect significantly higher prices—up to 60%—on numerous side dish ingredients like cranberry sauce and veggie trays.
Despite a predicted rise in wholesale turkey costs due to low flock numbers and bird flu, many stores are offering discounted or free turkeys, though consumers should expect significantly higher prices—up to 60%—on numerous side dish ingredients like cranberry sauce and veggie trays.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Powerball jackpot surges to $681 million ahead of Wednesday drawing
Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
California is the most expensive for fast food, and these Bay Area cities were among the priciest: study
California often finds itself on the top of a variety of "most expensive" lists. So when it comes to high costs for fast food, it may be no surprise that the Golden State tops that list too.
California often finds itself on the top of a variety of "most expensive" lists. So when it comes to high costs for fast food, it may be no surprise that the Golden State tops that list too.
‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
Thanksgiving feast 2025: How much will this year’s meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are other ways to create a budget-friendly feast for Thanksgiving.
Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
36% of Black Friday sales offer no deal at all, experts say
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Some of the best products to buy during Black Friday are consumer packaged goods, apparel and accessories and jewelry, according to WalletHub.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.