Eggs are not the only expensive food: Beef prices are also on the rise

A lot of attention has been focused on high egg prices due to the bird flu. However, the price of beef is also on the rise as production isn't keeping pace with demand.

Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada planned for Tuesday; China tariffs to double

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.

National Park, Forest Service employees laid off
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Thousands of National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service employees are being laid off as part of a federal workforce downsizing plan by President Trump and Elon Musk.

Trump administration directs agencies to plan for massive layoffs

The Trump administration has issued a memo instructing federal agencies to develop plans for significant reductions in their workforce, aiming to streamline government operations.

Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution

The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.

Social Security payments rising for millions after new law: Who qualifies?

Millions of retired teachers, firefighters, and police officers will see higher Social Security benefits following changes to federal law. Here’s what to know.

Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices

Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.

DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows

DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.

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.