World's richest 1% raised their wealth by $33.9 trillion in 10 years
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
A new analysis says the wealth of just 3,000 billionaires is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over.”
Gov. Ferguson speaks on state revenue forecast shortfalls
Governor Bob Ferguson says he does not anticipate calling a special session after finding out about the shortfalls in the state's latest revenue forecast.
Governor Bob Ferguson says he does not anticipate calling a special session after finding out about the shortfalls in the state's latest revenue forecast.
City of Cle Elum files for bankruptcy: Part 1
The city of Cle Elum has filed for bankruptcy, stemming from a multi-million dollar debt over a delayed housing project.
The city of Cle Elum has filed for bankruptcy, stemming from a multi-million dollar debt over a delayed housing project.
WA driver with expired tabs costing state money
A good chunk of drivers in Washington state are riding around with expired tabs, and it's costing the state big money.
A good chunk of drivers in Washington state are riding around with expired tabs, and it's costing the state big money.
10% of WA drivers riding around with expired tabs
CARFAX says nearly 10% of drivers in Washington state are on the roads illegally, with about 600,000 drivers riding around with expired tabs, and it's costing the state big money.
CARFAX says nearly 10% of drivers in Washington state are on the roads illegally, with about 600,000 drivers riding around with expired tabs, and it's costing the state big money.
Buy now, pay later loans affecting credit scores: What to know
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
FICO will now include buy now, pay later data into credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
Oil prices could spike amid US strikes on Iran nuclear sites. What we know
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Oil prices may change after the United States’ involvement in the Israel-Iran war. Some experts warn that possible retaliation by Iran could interrupt the influx of crude oil, which may harm global economies.
Medicare, Social Security now expected to run out quicker: See the dates and why
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
The date at which the programs would no longer have funds to pay full benefits were moved up.
Feds make decision on interest rates: What to know
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Federal Reserve officials expect inflation to worsen in the coming months but they still foresee interest rate cuts by the end of this year.
Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card changes: What to know
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
The cost to have Chase’s popular Sapphire Reserve travel credit card has increased 77% since it was introduced in 2016. Here’s what to know about the card.
Social Security's 2026 COLA: Recipients could get more money next year
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
Social Security recipients’ monthly checks could be higher than originally thought next year with the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA.
WA teens push for earlier financial literacy education as debt concerns rise
Washington teens teaching kids about money say financial lessons should start earlier, especially as debt and TikTok advice keep rising.
Washington teens teaching kids about money say financial lessons should start earlier, especially as debt and TikTok advice keep rising.
Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.
CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Here’s a closer look at May’s CPI inflation report, and which prices increased and decreased the most.
Inflation rose slightly in May, offset by cheaper gas and travel fares
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
The latest figures suggest tariffs haven’t impacted prices yet, but economists say that could change in coming months.
Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.
US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.
Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.
Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.