Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law

On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Democrat policy researchers develop plan to cap grocery prices

Grocery prices continue to be a major strain on household budgets. A new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down, giving families some relief at the checkout line.

Bill considers capping grocery prices
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Grocery prices remain a major strain on household budgets, but a new proposal from national policy researchers aims to bring food costs down.

Ohio governor says ending property taxes could push state's sales tax to 20%

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says sales tax could jump to 20% to replace $24 billion in lost property tax revenue if a constitutional amendment passes.

Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
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With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.

Millionaires tax debate continues as bill moves to WA House
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With the Senate passing the so-called "millionaires income tax," it is now on the House side with less than a month left before the legislature is done for the year.

States with the highest property taxes in 2026

Property taxes can be either a small cost or a major financial strain, depending on your location. A recent report highlights where Americans are feeling the greatest pressure on their budgets from these yearly expenses.

Trump Accounts: What are they, do you need one? WA financial planner weighs in

One of the first commercials 130 million Americans saw as they tuned into the Superbowl this year was for an “Invest America" account, a local financial planner explains what they are.

Trump Accounts: What are they, do you need one? WA financial planner weighs in
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One of the first commercials 130 million Americans saw as they tuned into the Superbowl this year was for an “Invest America" account, a local financial planner explains what they are.

How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey

A new Bankrate survey shows Americans are trying to balance emergency savings and credit card debt — but most aren’t making meaningful progress.

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

The latest Consumer Price Index released Friday shows that inflation is cooling slightly as apartment prices slowed and gas prices dipped, offering a bit of relief to consumers dealing with rising costs in the past couple of years.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.