Paying in cash? Why retailers are asking for exact change
President Trump’s plan to abruptly stop producing pennies has left banks and retailers in a pinch.
How to help people losing SNAP benefits in Seattle and across WA
Nearly a million people in Washington will lose SNAP benefits Nov.1. Here's how to help, plus food bank locations across the state.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Auburn, WA food bank, school district brace for SNAP freeze
We’re just one day away from SNAP benefits being frozen due to the government shutdown, and families across western Washington are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Washington food banks see more traffic as SNAP benefits set to end
Food banks across Washington are seeing more people walk through their doors—some for the first time—as the state braces for a pause in federal food assistance.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
WA worker hours reduced, cost of groceries could rise as SNAP benefits end
Experts warn that the SNAP benefit pause won’t just hurt those who rely on food stamps—it could ripple through the economy as a whole.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.