Surveys say Christmas shoppers are worried about costs
New polls from BMO Real Financial Progress Index shows that consumer have concerns but many store owners are saying they still see shoppers spending liberally this holiday season.
House OKs funding bill, sends to Senate hours before government shutdown deadline
The bill would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.
Social Security's full retirement age is increasing in 2025: What to know
The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025. Here's what to know.
What happened to bipartisan spending bill meant to avert government shutdown?
Trump delivered a likely death blow to bipartisan congressional budget negotiations meant to avoid a looming government shutdown. Here's what to know.
Phoenix approves 'The Zone' settlement
The city of Phoenix has approved a $300,000 settlement with business owners impacted by "The Zone" near downtown Phoenix.
Data reveals what's more expensive now than 1990 – and what's cheaper
New data from the U.S. Treasury reveals which goods and services have become significantly more expensive — and which ones are cheaper — compared to 1990.
Fed cuts key interest rate by a quarter-point: What does it mean for you?
The Fed announced Wednesday a quarter-point cut to its benchmark rate, from about 4.6% to roughly 4.3%.
Minimum wage increasing to $14.70 per hour in Arizona on Jan. 1, 2025
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, minimum wage will increase by 35 cents, bringing the official state minimum wage up to $14.70 per hour.
Mega Millions numbers: Jackpot hits $825 million for next drawing
The seventh-largest Mega Millions jackpot in history is up for grabs in the next drawing.
Bureau of Prisons to pay $116M to more than 100 FCI Dublin sex assault survivors
The Bureau of Prisons on Tuesday agreed to pay $115.8 million to 103 women who alleged they were sexually assaulted at the now-closed FCI Dublin all-women's prison.
Trump's proposed tariffs: what consumer products could be impacted?
President-elect Trump campaigned on using tariffs as a tool to secure more favorable international trade terms and bring in tax revenue, but they could impact the prices paid by consumers for imported products.
Christmas gift spending per child by state
Want to know how your Christmas gift budget stacks up? Here’s a look at survey results showing how much parents across the country expect to spend per child this year.
2025 tax brackets: Key changes to know as filing season approaches
Tax brackets have increased by about 2.75%, with the top rate of 37% applying to incomes over $626,350 for single filers and $731,200 for joint filers.
Here's the median net worth of homeowners vs. renters
Homeownership is often viewed as a primary way to build wealth in the U.S., particularly for low- to moderate-income households.
Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.
Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.
Personal finance expert breaks down the No. 1 rule on the road to becoming a millionaire
"The Ramsey Show's" Rachel Cruze explains why getting ahead on retirement savings, making the most of your company's 401(k) plan and not delaying Roth IRAs can lead to millionaire status.
Here's the most popular financial goal for next year — and tips for success
Paying down debt tops the list of financial goals for 2025. Here’s how Americans are planning to tackle it, based on expert insights.
Social Security: Senate begins final push to expand benefits for millions
The process for a final vote on the Social Security Fairness Act began on Thursday.
Amazon joins Meta in donating $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
The donations come after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said he was “optimistic" about Trump’s second term in the White House.
Who will get the reward for turning in suspected CEO-killer Luigi Mangione?
Authorities said they received hundreds of tips with information related to the case involving Luigi Mangione.