New airline refund rules in effect
The way travelers receive refunds from airlines is changing. New rules from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg lay out a quicker, more robust way for ticketholders to get money back on canceled and delayed flights. Some experts, however, say this may lead to price hikes.
The way travelers receive refunds from airlines is changing. New rules from Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg lay out a quicker, more robust way for ticketholders to get money back on canceled and delayed flights. Some experts, however, say this may lead to price hikes.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Final jobs report released ahead of election
Analysts blame worker strikes and two hurricanes for the low number on new jobs.
Analysts blame worker strikes and two hurricanes for the low number on new jobs.
Social Security November payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
Pentagon audit says Boeing cleaned up on Air Force parts, including soap dispensers marked up 8,000%
Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 planes, including an 8,000% markup for soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon.
Boeing overcharged the Air Force nearly $1 million for spare parts on C-17 planes, including an 8,000% markup for soap dispensers, according to the Pentagon.
Economy improves in summer quarter
The economy continued expanding in recent months, but it's not at the level economists were expecting.
The economy continued expanding in recent months, but it's not at the level economists were expecting.
Holiday travel prices up from last year
Experts say travel prices have taken off compared to last year, but it's not too late to get a good deal.
Experts say travel prices have taken off compared to last year, but it's not too late to get a good deal.
Demand for WA paid family leave to increase premiums in 2025
Washington's paid leave premium rate for employees will increase starting January 1, 2025.
Washington's paid leave premium rate for employees will increase starting January 1, 2025.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
'90s fitness guru lost multimillion-dollar empire, delivered for Uber Eats in ‘desperation’
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
New plan would cancel student loans for those with financial hardships
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Economic impact of ongoing Boeing strike
As Boeing machinists enter their seventh week on the picket line, there are growing concerns about the financial impact of the strike.
As Boeing machinists enter their seventh week on the picket line, there are growing concerns about the financial impact of the strike.
Social Security: Here's how far the average check goes in 50 largest US cities, according to study
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Social Security: It'll be harder to qualify for retirement benefits starting in 2025 — what to know
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
It will become slightly harder to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement next year amid a change related to the value of a work "credit."
Some question legality of Musk election checks
Some are questioning the legality of Elon Musk handing out million dollar checks to battleground state voters.
Some are questioning the legality of Elon Musk handing out million dollar checks to battleground state voters.
IRS announces higher standard deductions for 2025
The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.
The IRS has announced higher standard deductions for U.S. taxpayers in 2025, allowing them to shield more income from taxation.
Should minimum wage be lower for workers who get tips? These 2 states will decide
The amount of money tipped workers make varies depending on the state. Currently, 14 states pay the federal minimum, or just above $2 an hour for tipped workers and $7 an hour for non-tipped workers.
The amount of money tipped workers make varies depending on the state. Currently, 14 states pay the federal minimum, or just above $2 an hour for tipped workers and $7 an hour for non-tipped workers.
A growing share of Gen Z adults don't think they'll retire: only 20% are saving for it
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
America's youngest adult generation is projected to live longer than previous generations, but few of them are preparing for a traditional retirement.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.