Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Real estate vs. stock market: Where Americans prefer to invest

A new survey reveals whether Americans prefer the stock market or real estate for long-term investments, and why younger investors remain hesitant about cryptocurrency.

Why a ‘DOGE dividend’ stimulus check could be unlikely

If Elon Musk’s target of $2 trillion in spending cuts is achieved by next year, supporters of the idea say that about one-fifth of those funds could be distributed to taxpaying households.

Mortgage rates fall for fifth straight week: What it means for homebuyers

The average 30-year mortgage rate has dropped for the fifth consecutive week, hitting an eight-week low. Here’s what it means for prospective homebuyers.

These housing markets were the hottest in January

Many of January's top five 'hottest' markets were in the Northeast, according to Realtor.com.

$5,000 DOGE check? Trump backs idea to send some savings to Americans

President Trump said he "loves" the idea of giving some of the savings from Elon Musk's DOGE back to U.S. citizens as a kind of dividend.

US cities with the most people in financial distress, according to study

Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.

Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says

Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.

IRS may lay off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season

The IRS will lay off thousands of probationary workers in the middle of tax season, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s plans, and cuts could come as soon as this week.

Map: US states where people spend the most and least on groceries

Residents in several southern states were found to spend the highest percentage of their income on groceries, according to a new analysis by WalletHub.

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

CVS to close 270 more stores in 2025

CVS Pharmacy is continuing its nationwide store realignment, announcing plans to close an additional 270 locations this year as part of an effort to optimize its retail footprint.