Could you handle a $1,000 emergency expense? Report says most Americans can't
A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.
A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.
Here’s how far your paycheck goes in America's major cities in 2025
Bankrate’s recent analysis of cost-of-living data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that relocating for a job may not always lead to the expected increase in purchasing power.
Bankrate’s recent analysis of cost-of-living data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that relocating for a job may not always lead to the expected increase in purchasing power.
These are the best-performing cities in America, report says
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
A new report shows which U.S. cities are booming, and which ones are lagging.
Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues.
Americans are annoyed with 'tipping culture' and are leaving fewer gratuities
The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years.
The size of tips left by American restaurant-goers has shrunk in recent years.
Early filing and tax season strategies
Taxes are, well...taxing. But with the Internal Revenue Service kicking off the 2025 tax season on January 27, financial experts say you can use the time leading up to prepare your documents so you can file early.
Taxes are, well...taxing. But with the Internal Revenue Service kicking off the 2025 tax season on January 27, financial experts say you can use the time leading up to prepare your documents so you can file early.
SBA providing assistance following bomb cyclone
Governor Jay Inslee has requested a federal major disaster declaration for Washington counties impacted by November's bomb cyclone.
Governor Jay Inslee has requested a federal major disaster declaration for Washington counties impacted by November's bomb cyclone.
1 in 5 job postings aren’t real, recent study finds
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
Greenhouse analysis reveals nearly 20% of job postings are “ghost jobs," with no hiring activity, impacting job seekers across industries.
Impact of increasing egg prices in Seattle
One of the biggest reasons behind the jump in egg prices is the bird fly, and with no end in sight, costs could continue to get worse.
One of the biggest reasons behind the jump in egg prices is the bird fly, and with no end in sight, costs could continue to get worse.
Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.
IRS stimulus check eligibility: What it is and who qualifies
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
About 1 million people are eligible for an IRS stimulus check that dates back to 2021. Here’s what to know.
WA democrats try to address rent gouging
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
As rent skyrockets across Washington, state leaders met in Olympia to discuss a solution.
US economy added 256K jobs in December, well above expectations
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
The unemployment rate came in at 4.1%, slightly lower than economists' expectations.
As California faces insurance cancellations, WA homeowners wonder about coverage gaps
The so-called “fire carveouts" have made national headlines, prompting homeowners across the country to examine their own policies.
The so-called “fire carveouts" have made national headlines, prompting homeowners across the country to examine their own policies.
Final Madoff Ponzi Scheme payouts
Victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme have now recouped most of their losses, according to the Department of Justice.
Victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme have now recouped most of their losses, according to the Department of Justice.
Financial help for bomb cyclone damage, losses
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are now open in Renton and Bellevue to help Washington businesses and residents affected by the November's bomb cyclone.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers are now open in Renton and Bellevue to help Washington businesses and residents affected by the November's bomb cyclone.
Japanese beetle infestation threatens Washington agriculture, gardens
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
The invasive Japanese beetle is wreaking havoc on Washington’s agriculture and gardens, and state officials warn that the fight to eradicate the pest could take over a decade.
2024 tax season: When to file, 1099-K reporting other things to know
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Here are key dates and important things to know about this year’s tax filing season.
Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.
Seattle businesses tackling new minimum wage increase
The New Year brings new beginnings for businesses in Seattle. While new labor laws mean more cash for employees, its not all good news for business owners who now have to shell out more cash to pay their workers.
The New Year brings new beginnings for businesses in Seattle. While new labor laws mean more cash for employees, its not all good news for business owners who now have to shell out more cash to pay their workers.