Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
Michaels completes purchase of fabric seller Joann’s brands
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
Michaels has acquired Joann’s brands, including Big Twist yarn, after Joann's bankruptcy. Here’s what we know.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
Trump doubles steel, aluminum tariffs: What that means for you
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
The increased tariff hike on steel and aluminum are likely to impact consumers and companies financially given that many products like refrigerators and washing machines are made using these metals.
Tipping culture is "out of control," more Americans say in annual poll
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Tip creep? A majority of U.S. adults said they have a negative view of tipping, according to a 2025 survey. Here's who typically gets the most – and least – tips.
Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill is a 'disgusting abomination,' Elon Musk now says
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
Elon Musk has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-and-spending bill, calling it a “disgusting abomination" and urging lawmakers to reject it.
These are the best housing markets for first-time homebuyers in 2025
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Looking to buy your first home? A Texas city is topping the 2025 list of best markets for new homebuyers.
Price of eggs has dropped 61% since Trump took office, data shows
Egg prices in the United States plunged from all-time highs amid bird flu losses and increased imports.
Egg prices in the United States plunged from all-time highs amid bird flu losses and increased imports.
Surge in steel tariffs could threaten Trump promise of lower grocery prices
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, raising concerns about rising costs on a wide range of consumer goods, especially groceries.
President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, raising concerns about rising costs on a wide range of consumer goods, especially groceries.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before.
The appeals court temporarily halted the order from a federal trade court issued a day before.
Americans face challenges covering utility bills due to 'energy poverty,' study finds
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
A recent study shows that more Americans are having to sacrifice certain basic needs to afford their utility bills.
Thousands of wildfire victims are having tax refunds sent back - Here's how to get your money
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
If you lost your home in the Palisades or Eaton fires, you may be owed a tax refund. The county has sent out checks, but many are being sent back. Here's what you can do to get yours.
Hawaii raises hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate response: What travelers should know
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Hawaii just passed a new law increasing hotel and cruise taxes to fund climate and wildfire prevention. Here’s what it means for visitors.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Southwest Airlines baggage fee changes in effect: What you need to know
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
It's the end of an airline industry mainstay: Southwest Airlines had touted its no-baggage fees for decades. But all of that is coming to an end.
People are moving out of these California cities the most, study says
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.
Of the top 20 cities for move-outs, California accounts for seven.