Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk

The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. 

Costco got $184 million in tariff refunds — here's what it did with the money

Costco on Thursday said it received $184 million in tariff refunds in the company's fourth quarter, the majority of which was reinvested into lower pricing for members shopping at the retail giant's warehouses.

Trump administration rescinds nearly $1B in funds already approved by Congress

President Donald Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in spending that’s already been approved by Congress. Senators on both sides of the aisle say it's “illegal" and “theft from the American people."

Map: Mortgage rates are rising slower in these states

WalletHub ranked all 50 states showing which ones had mortgage rates increasing faster than others.

US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges

The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.

Veteran sentenced to 3 years in prison for defrauding Navy out of more than $9 million

A former Navy veteran has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after a yearslong scheme to rig contracts and defraud the Navy of more than $9 million.

Disney to increase monthly subscription price for Disney+, Hulu

Disney is raising the prices on several of their flagship streaming subscriptions, Disney+, amongst other bundled packages. 

Bank of America to hire 1,000 more apprentices, invest $150M in workforce development

Bank of America is expanding its skills-based hiring efforts, announcing Thursday that it will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years while investing $150 million in workforce development programs.

Cities where you'll save the most by renting instead of buying a home

A new analysis reveals that renting is cheaper than buying in every major U.S. metro—but here's where renters are saving the most.

These cities are spending the most on fast food

Fast food restaurants are famous for offering quick and easy eats without breaking the bank.

Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy

One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.

Apartment landlords face $2T debt crisis
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Apartment landlords are facing a $2 trillion debt problem, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Unemployment claims drop to lowest since mid-July, though public anxiety remains

Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. fell to 196,000 last week, marking the lowest level since mid-July and coming in far below expert expectations.

Data shows the best and worst cities for women’s health, jobs and quality of life

A woman’s geographical location plays a critical role in shaping her financial prospects, healthcare access, and overall well-being based on findings in a new report.