Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
WA lawmakers push for workaround as businesses struggle to find pennies
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
As the penny gets phased out, Washington gets ready to round
With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.
WA millionaires tax proposal has arrived, Gov. Ferguson wants changes
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
The debate over Washington's millionaires tax
Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.
Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.
Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tech recession or transition? WA businesses hope to weather layoffs
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.
As tech layoffs hit the Puget Sound region, the question lingers of whether we're in tech recession or a tech transition.
T-Mobile to lay off hundreds of WA employees across the state
T-Mobile has announced they will soon lay off hundreds of Washington employees in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, and more cities across the state.
T-Mobile has announced they will soon lay off hundreds of Washington employees in Bellevue, Bothell, Woodinville, and more cities across the state.
Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.
What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $81.3B revenue
Microsoft said its revenue for the October-December quarter was $81.3 billion, up 17% from the same time last year
Microsoft said its revenue for the October-December quarter was $81.3 billion, up 17% from the same time last year
Seattle-based Expedia announces new layoffs affecting 162 employees
Seattle-based travel company Expedia announced it will lay off more than a hundred employees this spring.
Seattle-based travel company Expedia announced it will lay off more than a hundred employees this spring.