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.
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.
Home listings soared to record $700 billion in April, report shows
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
More housing inventory was on the market in April related to soaring prices and mortgage rates which contributed to the lower demand for housing among consumers.
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.
Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Fidelity analysis shows combined employee, employer savings rate at 14.3%, near suggested target.
Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.
NTTA to raise toll rates later this summer
Toll road rates in North Texas are going up later this summer.
Toll road rates in North Texas are going up later this summer.
Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.
Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
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.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
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.
Trump promises to double tariffs on foreign steel
President Donald Trump holds a rally in front of steel workers in Pennsylvania.
President Donald Trump holds a rally in front of steel workers in Pennsylvania.
Mortgage rates jumped slightly but remain under 7%
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
A recent survey reveals that mortgage rates reached their highest level since February.
Texas homeowners battle rising insurance rates
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and rates are increasing by double digits year over year. And there?s not much relief in sight from the Texas Legislature.
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and rates are increasing by double digits year over year. And there?s not much relief in sight from the Texas Legislature.
Texas Senate celebrates homestead exemption increase
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Leaders in the Texas Senate will hold a news conference Thursday on the passage of two bills that will give homeowners in the state larger tax savings.
Texas homeowners battle rising insurance rates, lawmakers offer no help
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and rates are increasing by double digits year over year. And there’s not much relief in sight from the Texas Legislature.
Texas homeowners pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, and rates are increasing by double digits year over year. And there’s not much relief in sight from the Texas Legislature.