UAW strike: President Joe Biden to speak in Michigan in support of union
President Joe Biden will visit Michigan on Tuesday to meet with UAW members striking against Detroit's Big Three, according to a report from the Washington Post.
Inflation is affecting parents' ability to pay for education: survey
Inflation is taking a toll on back-to-school shopping expenses in 2023 as parents struggle with funding their children's education, supplies and extracurriculars, according to a survey.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Student loan repayment may force some to take on more debt: survey
Many student loan borrowers are anxious that they won't be able to meet their payment obligations once repayments resume in October, according to a recent survey by Achieve.
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Montgomery County to introduce bill that would increase wages for tipped employees
A bill to raise the minimum base wage for tipped workers in Montgomery County is being introduced Tuesday.
UAW sets new deadline of Sept. 22 for 'serious progress' on Big Three negotiations
In a new Facebook video posted Monday, UAW President Shawn Fain said that if “serious progress" is not made, more Locals at plants will be called on to walk out.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Gas prices will inch higher next week before offering drivers relief, experts say
The 'biggest issue facing the consumer and the economy is the relentless rise in diesel prices,' an industry analyst warned
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $596M after no tickets match numbers needed to claim grand prize
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction
Inflation jumped last month largely because of a spike in gas prices but other costs rose more slowly, suggesting price pressures are easing at a gradual pace.
Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.