Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
Washington insurance commissioner adopts credit scoring ban
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has adopted a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance for three years after the end of pandemic-related federal and state emergency financial protections, whichever is longer.
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has adopted a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance for three years after the end of pandemic-related federal and state emergency financial protections, whichever is longer.
Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
Boeing lands huge airplane order from Qatar Airways
Boeing said Monday that Qatar Airways ordered up to 50 large cargo planes and committed to buying up to 50 Boeing 737 Max jets, a huge win for the U.S. aircraft maker over European rival Airbus.
Boeing said Monday that Qatar Airways ordered up to 50 large cargo planes and committed to buying up to 50 Boeing 737 Max jets, a huge win for the U.S. aircraft maker over European rival Airbus.
Veteran wins $4M lottery using fortune cookie numbers ‘on a whim’
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $421 million; drawing Friday night
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
Washington’s paid family leave program running short on cash
Washington’s paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March, and there are concerns about long-term solvency, following a significant increase in demand for the benefit that launched in 2020.
Washington’s paid family leave program could hit a deficit as early as March, and there are concerns about long-term solvency, following a significant increase in demand for the benefit that launched in 2020.
Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates as soon as March
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.
Cryptocurrency and taxes: IRS has watchful eye as trading increases, what to know
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Omicron surge takes toll on Washington childcare centers
Child care centers in Washington are at a breaking point as Omicron continues to shake the industry.
Child care centers in Washington are at a breaking point as Omicron continues to shake the industry.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Washington Broadband Office announces $145M for internet access in underserved communities
The Washington State Broadband Office announced $145 million in funding to connect 14 underserved areas to the internet.
The Washington State Broadband Office announced $145 million in funding to connect 14 underserved areas to the internet.
Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
IRS urged to offer more relief to taxpayers ahead of 'frustrating' tax season
Industry experts are urging the Internal Revenue Service to provide targeted relief for taxpayers ahead of what's likely to be "frustrating" tax season as the agency wades through a deluge of unprocessed returns from previous years.
Industry experts are urging the Internal Revenue Service to provide targeted relief for taxpayers ahead of what's likely to be "frustrating" tax season as the agency wades through a deluge of unprocessed returns from previous years.
Retail sales drop 1.9% in December following early holiday rush
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.