Social Security partially walks back who needs to visit offices in person: What to know
Social Security has revised its new rules that require some beneficiaries to visit local agency offices in person to verify their identities after listening to "customers, Congress, advocates, and others."
Social Security has revised its new rules that require some beneficiaries to visit local agency offices in person to verify their identities after listening to "customers, Congress, advocates, and others."
Bank of Mom and Dad paying out $1,474 a month on average to adult kids
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
With economic pressures mounting, adulting has never felt more expensive—and more parents are stepping in to help.
Many shoppers admit returning items after use: See what’s most common
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
A new LendingTree survey finds that 39% of shoppers who returned used items did so on purpose — with clothing, electronics, and kitchen tools among the most commonly “borrowed" products.
1 in 4 couples wait until after marriage to discuss debt and financial issues, survey finds
The survey asked more than 1,000 married or previously married Americans about their spending and financial habits.
The survey asked more than 1,000 married or previously married Americans about their spending and financial habits.
Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Businesses may have to pass high beef prices on to consumers
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
Maryland leaders consider program to help fired federal workers manage mortgage payments
Maryland is home to approximately 150,000 federal employees and thousands of them have already lost their jobs as DOGE continues to make federal cuts to the workforce. Now, many are at risk of losing their homes and leaders in Prince George's County are looking for ways to help.
Maryland is home to approximately 150,000 federal employees and thousands of them have already lost their jobs as DOGE continues to make federal cuts to the workforce. Now, many are at risk of losing their homes and leaders in Prince George's County are looking for ways to help.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
DC amongst the highest unemployment rate, Maryland and Virginia tie
The unemployment rate across the country has reached new heights in comparison to previous years, with D.C. recording a jobless rate of 5.3%.
The unemployment rate across the country has reached new heights in comparison to previous years, with D.C. recording a jobless rate of 5.3%.
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
What is stagflation? Why the Fed is facing tough decisions this week
As the Federal Reserve meets this week, officials are facing growing concerns about stagflation—a mix of high inflation and a slowing economy. With interest rate cuts expected, the Fed must navigate uncertainty about rising prices, tariffs, and consumer confidence.
As the Federal Reserve meets this week, officials are facing growing concerns about stagflation—a mix of high inflation and a slowing economy. With interest rate cuts expected, the Fed must navigate uncertainty about rising prices, tariffs, and consumer confidence.