New DC law takes effect July 1, 2025
Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.
Two new laws regarding the minimum wage were set to go into effect in the District on July 1, 2025 – but one has been put on hold.
Majority US families expect to maintain or increase back-to-school spending, survey finds
Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.
Nearly 3 in 4 US families plan to spend the same or more on back-to-school shopping this fall, according to a new survey from PwC, signaling strong demand despite inflation and tariff-related price pressures.
Buffett donates $6B in Berkshire stock to 5 foundations
The Oracle of Omaha is giving away 99.5% of his fortune for philanthropy.
The Oracle of Omaha is giving away 99.5% of his fortune for philanthropy.
Making money off your home
Home owning doesn't have to be an extra expense, recoup some of your expenses by turning your home into a money maker with Milan Griffin's helpful tips.
Home owning doesn't have to be an extra expense, recoup some of your expenses by turning your home into a money maker with Milan Griffin's helpful tips.
Social Security July 2025 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries get their checks
Social Security recipients will receive another round of payments starting in July, and here's what you need to know.
Social Security recipients will receive another round of payments starting in July, and here's what you need to know.
Why summer gas prices are at a four-year low
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $3.20 on Friday.
Auto loan delinquencies are on the rise; these states have the most
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.
Analysts say an increase in late car payments is a concerning trend: despite stubborn inflation and high interest rates, unemployment rates are still low.
World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
PRESSER: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declines to increase interest rates during a news conference.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell declines to increase interest rates during a news conference.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
DC spends the most per-capita on dining out: study
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in Virginia, Maryland
A new 2025 study from reveals that both Virginia and Maryland are among the top 10 in the nation where residents need the highest salaries to live comfortably—a reflection of the region’s rising costs and high expectations for quality of life.
A new 2025 study from reveals that both Virginia and Maryland are among the top 10 in the nation where residents need the highest salaries to live comfortably—a reflection of the region’s rising costs and high expectations for quality of life.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.