Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
IRS tax refund April 2026, stimulus payment, direct deposit relief, tariff dividend fact check
The tax filing season is underway, bringing questions about refunds, stimulus rumors and federal dividend proposals. The IRS says refunds are running higher so far this year while warning taxpayers about a rise in misleading payment claims.
The tax filing season is underway, bringing questions about refunds, stimulus rumors and federal dividend proposals. The IRS says refunds are running higher so far this year while warning taxpayers about a rise in misleading payment claims.
Credit card interest rate cap could reduce access for over 100 million Americans, analysis finds
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
A new analysis finds that a 10% credit card interest rate cap would shrink access to credit, affecting well over 100 million American cardholders in the process.
Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.
Retirement 'magic number' jumps as Americans grow anxious about their financial futures
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Roughly 46% of Americans say they don't expect to be financially prepared when they stop working, a study found.
Bed Bath & Beyond is attempting a comeback: What we know
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
Three years after filing for bankruptcy and closing all 360 stores, Bed, Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is attempting a comeback.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Massive eye drop recall: FDA warns of sterility issues in 3 million bottles
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
The FDA has announced a recall of over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS, Kroger, and more due to potential sterility issues.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Cheap Gas Near Me: AAA Gas Price Finder, Cost Calculator & discounts
Motor club AAA has several tools and programs that can help ease the pain at the gas pump as prices continue to climb.
Motor club AAA has several tools and programs that can help ease the pain at the gas pump as prices continue to climb.
National gas prices top $4; DC, Maryland and Virginia drivers hit hard
The national average for a gallon of regular gas has climbed above $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA, a jump that is hitting drivers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia hard.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas has climbed above $4 for the first time since 2022, according to AAA, a jump that is hitting drivers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia hard.
Air Canada CEO to retire after condolence comments criticized
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Air Canada’s CEO is retiring amid backlash for his video message, in which he shared condolences only in English last week after the deadly LaGuardia crash.
Student loan borrowers in SAVE plan told to prepare for repayment: What to know
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Millions of student loan borrowers will have to find a new repayment plan soon. The available repayment plans will mean higher monthly payments for most.
Costco says your next checkout could take under 10 seconds with new automated pay stations
Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster.
Your Costco run is about to get a lot faster.
Five Guys CEO rewards workers with $1.5M after anniversary deal chaos: 'We really screwed it up'
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Five Guys is rewarding employees after an unexpectedly overwhelming promotion put heavy pressure on store crews.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
Buc-ee's proposal in Stafford County back in spotlight at public hearing
The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.
The debate over a proposed Buc‑ee’s in Stafford County is back in the spotlight Wednesday as the county planning commission holds a public hearing on the massive project that has sparked heated controversy.
Prince George’s County highlights AI, quantum computing investments
Prince George’s County leaders are spotlighting the region’s growing role in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Prince George’s County leaders are spotlighting the region’s growing role in artificial intelligence and quantum computing.