Amazon settlement expands, which could mean more money for you
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Federal Trade Commission said that Amazon will expand payments to eligible customers as part of last year's $2.5 billion settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.
Map: America's best tippers revealed in new data
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
Trump to remove tariff on Irish whiskey
President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.
President Donald Trump announced that he would remove a 10% tariff on Irish whiskey during the conclusion of his trip to Ireland over the weekend.
Americans' average 401(k) balance reaches record high, Fidelity data shows
A new Fidelity Investments report shows that the average 401(k) balance reached a record $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026.
A new Fidelity Investments report shows that the average 401(k) balance reached a record $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026.
Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Trump $5000 Dividend fact check: Could it happen, what would it cost?
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.
Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
Vote delayed on proposal to halt Loudoun County data center projects
A decision on the future of data centers in Loudoun County will have to wait a little longer.
A decision on the future of data centers in Loudoun County will have to wait a little longer.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.