Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
Inglewood to pay innocent man $25M in wrongful convention lawsuit
The city of Inglewood has agreed to pay a record $25 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by Maurice Hastings, a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for over 38 years.
The city of Inglewood has agreed to pay a record $25 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit brought by Maurice Hastings, a man who was wrongfully imprisoned for over 38 years.
Disney raising subscription prices again — here’s when it takes effect
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
These states have the most student loan debt in 2025, data finds
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
Millions of borrowers are figuring out how to pay back their student loans, but some states are affected differently than others based on data from a new report.
SoCal Edison rate hike - here's how much your electric bill will increase
The hike is one of several Southern California Edison has proposed, with more increases expected through 2028.
The hike is one of several Southern California Edison has proposed, with more increases expected through 2028.
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.
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.
Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
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.
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.
Disneyland lost and found sale 2025: What to know about this weekend's event
You can buy Disney items for as much as 90% off retail prices as part of the annual Disneyland lost and found sale in Santa Ana this weekend.
You can buy Disney items for as much as 90% off retail prices as part of the annual Disneyland lost and found sale in Santa Ana this weekend.
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.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Job scams on the rise as layoffs surge in US: How to protect yourself
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Looking for a job can be stressful, but scammers taking advantage of a difficult situation can make it even worse.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
These cities have seen the biggest spikes in inflation
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.