Here's how much Social Security payments are projected to increase in 2026
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
Social Security recipients’ will likely get more money next year with cost-of-living adjustments, but the increase may not cover the full effects of rising inflation.
US national debt hits record $37 trillion
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
The U.S. national debt topped $37 trillion for the first time Friday as federal borrowing hits record levels.
Trump's tax law will benefit the rich at the cost of the poor, CBO analysis finds
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the poorest Americans could lose more income annually compared to rich people due to President Donald Trump's tax legislation.
Inflation report: July unchanged; Trump tells Powell lower the rate now
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Inflation held steady the last month, though tariffs still threaten growing costs and impacts.
Powerball numbers: No $479 million jackpot winner Aug. 9
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no one won the big prize Saturday, Aug. 9.
The Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no one won the big prize Saturday, Aug. 9.
Maryland's tax-free week is back: What's on the list?
It's time to shop smart as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns. From Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16, certain items of clothing, footwear and backpacks will be exempt from the state's sales and use tax.
It's time to shop smart as the state’s annual Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week returns. From Sunday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug. 16, certain items of clothing, footwear and backpacks will be exempt from the state's sales and use tax.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
Trump orders federal regulators to punish banks that discriminate against conservatives
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
This executive order addresses "debanking," where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries.
Tax changes will make Social Security go insolvent sooner than previous estimate
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
Experts have estimated that Social Security benefits will get cut 24% at the time the program goes insolvent in 2034.
NoVa restaurants say ICE enforcement, tariffs are hurting business
Northern Virginia restaurant owners warn they're at a breaking point, citing rising costs, worker shortages, and immigration enforcement as major threats to staying in business.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners warn they're at a breaking point, citing rising costs, worker shortages, and immigration enforcement as major threats to staying in business.
Northern Virginia restaurant owners raise alarms over staffing, costs and tariffs
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
A growing number of restaurant and hospitality business owners across Northern Virginia say a combination of rising costs, worker shortages and economic uncertainty is threatening their ability to stay afloat.
Eligible Prince George's County seniors can now claim financial relief to help with living expenses
Thousands of seniors living in Prince George's County can now claim up to $5 million in financial relief to help with living expenses such as mortgage payments, rent, utilities payments and more thanks to MGM's Local Impact Grant dollars.
Thousands of seniors living in Prince George's County can now claim up to $5 million in financial relief to help with living expenses such as mortgage payments, rent, utilities payments and more thanks to MGM's Local Impact Grant dollars.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Sluggish summer in Sin City: Las Vegas sees big drop in tourists
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority saw a double-digit decline in visitors in June compared to the same time last year.
Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
President Trump continued his verbal attacks against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him "stubborn" and saying the Federal Reserve's board of governors should take control.
Tax-free holiday in Virginia and West Virginia this weekend
Virginia and West Virginia's sales tax holiday begins Friday, lasting through Sunday.
Virginia and West Virginia's sales tax holiday begins Friday, lasting through Sunday.
American families could get $2,400 rebate checks from tariff money
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
A GOP senator has introduced a bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans, days after President Trump floated the idea.
Social Security August payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Here’s when Social Security recipients can expect to receive their checks in August.
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
The Federal Reserve voted to leave its short-term interest rate unchanged as expected, despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump to lower them.
Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.