Here are the states where people have the highest income in 2025, study
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
A new study finds that residents in these states are earning more money than others. See where your area ranks.
IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.
Here's what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most, researchers say
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
A recent Vanguard survey found what will boost your feeling of financial well-being the most – and it isn’t a high salary or million-dollar assets.
Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients will get their checks
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
A new month means another round of Social Security payments for millions of Americans who benefit from the program. Here’s when checks go out.
People in these states spend the most on health care
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Not surprisingly, people in the nation’s poorest states spend the largest share of their earnings on health care costs, a new WalletHub analysis found.
Child care cost the most in these states in 2024, analysis found
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
The steep cost of child care in America is weighing on parents all over the country, but those in these particular states were found to feel the pinch the most.
Trump delaying 50% tariff on European Union
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
The president said Sunday he’s agreed to delay a 50% tariff on the EU that he threatened last week, after saying negotiations with the commission were “going nowhere.”
Using AI to make financial decisions
Millions of Americans are now using AI tech to make their most important financial decisions, whether they know it or not.
Millions of Americans are now using AI tech to make their most important financial decisions, whether they know it or not.
Here's when production of pennies will end
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.
The U.S. Mint will stop making pennies once its final supply of blanks is gone, following a Trump administration directive aimed at cutting costs.
65 things we may not need to buy
Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor of the Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook, joins us in studio to talk about 65 things we may not need to buy.
Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor of the Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook, joins us in studio to talk about 65 things we may not need to buy.
Amazon is refunding customers for purchases made years ago
In at least one case, Amazon issued a nearly $1,800 refund for a TV that was returned in 2018.
In at least one case, Amazon issued a nearly $1,800 refund for a TV that was returned in 2018.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
Walmart to lay off 1,500 employees after announcing price hikes
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
Walmart is restructuring its operations and cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its new plan.
Vote looms for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Work continues on President Trump's tax and policy bill, with some on Capitol Hill still holding out. Conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding even more cuts.
Work continues on President Trump's tax and policy bill, with some on Capitol Hill still holding out. Conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding even more cuts.
Seattle residents need to earn nearly six figures to afford rent
The typical Seattleite spends 23.1% of their income on rent.
The typical Seattleite spends 23.1% of their income on rent.
Gas prices this Memorial Day weekend will be cheapest in 4 years
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
If you’re planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, you’re in luck: Gas prices are projected to be their cheapest since 2021.
Gov. Ferguson signs WA state budget with billions in tax increases into law
While Ferguson publicly disagreed with fellow Democrats on tax packages of $21 billion and $12 billion, he accepted one of around $9 billion.
While Ferguson publicly disagreed with fellow Democrats on tax packages of $21 billion and $12 billion, he accepted one of around $9 billion.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill giving unemployment to striking WA workers
Striking workers in Washington will be able to collect unemployment benefits starting next year.
Striking workers in Washington will be able to collect unemployment benefits starting next year.
'No Tax on Tips Act' passes Senate: Here's what's next
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in cash and non-cash tips from federal income taxes for eligible workers.
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the "No Tax on Tips Act," a bipartisan bill that would exempt up to $25,000 in cash and non-cash tips from federal income taxes for eligible workers.