Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook

Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

Toy industry faces uncertain Christmas as Trump tariffs threaten prices, supply

The toy industry is sounding the alarm over steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports—a move that could have major ripple effects for manufacturers, retailers, and consumers, especially as the holiday season looms.

New bipartisan tax proposal could give your family more money

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to make the adoption tax credit refundable, which could allow more families to get the credit even if it's more than their “tax burden."

United Airlines calls economy ‘impossible to predict’ as Trump tariffs cloud business outlook

United Airlines said the economy is “impossible to predict” as Trump’s trade war adds confusion to business forecasts. Companies like Nvidia, AMD, and ASML also report disruptions.

Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing

The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.

America's 250th birthday plans at risk amid DOGE cost-cutting

Plans for America’s 250th anniversary celebration are at risk due to federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.

Retirement savings 'magic number' drops in 2025 for Americans, study finds

When it comes to retirement savings, more than half of Americans think it's “somewhat or very likely" that they’ll outlive their money, according to a new study.

China’s economy grew 5.4% before US tariffs hit; slowdown likely, analysts warn

China’s economy posted 5.4% growth in the first quarter of 2025, fueled by strong exports ahead of steep new US tariffs. But economists warn a slowdown is likely as trade tensions escalate.

Tips to avoid tax surprises next year

Did you owe a ton of taxes this year? Or maybe you got a refund you weren’t expecting? Here’s a look at how to get a handle on those surprises now ahead of next year.

The easiest states to save money in 2025

A new study ranked all 50 states to find out how easy — or difficult — it was for residents to grow their savings. Here’s what they found.