Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices

The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.

Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026

A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.

Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?

Americans pay a significant amount in taxes over their lifetimes, with the overall burden varying based on income, location and everyday expenses.

US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion

The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history. 

US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal

The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.

State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout

If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend to qualifying customers.

Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear

Nearly one in four American workers with employer-sponsored health insurance say they are stuck in jobs they want to leave because they fear losing coverage.

US credit card debt hits $1.26 trillion as delinquencies rise: What you can do

A rise in delinquent credit card payments is “prompting concerns that Americans are falling behind on their debt payments at rates not seen since the Great Recession," the New York Fed says.

New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data

Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data. 

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Learn how affiliate partnerships influence "best credit card" lists and discover simple strategies to find the right card for your personal spending habits.

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion ahead of next drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $1 billion ahead of the next drawing, making it one of the largest in the game's history, according to lottery officials.

Lotto Texas $26.75M jackpot winner: Winning numbers, where ticket was sold

A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Angleton won the $26.75 million jackpot on Monday. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.