Powerball jackpot soars to $629 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize has grown after no Powerball tickets matched the winning numbers from Wednesday night’s drawing.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Target Q3 profits slide as holiday season approaches
Target’s third-quarter profits fell sharply as the Minnesota-based company is struggling to bring in shoppers ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds line up for Thanksgiving meal provided by Tacoma, WA community
Hundreds of families packed the Tacoma Dome parking lot Thursday for a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway that organizers say grows bigger every year — and so does the need.
King County Council passes $20 billion budget proposal
The King County Council approved its $20.16 billion budget for 2026-2027, focusing on transit, law and justice, and community investments.
King County Council to vote on 2-year budget proposal
The King County Council has been deliberating its $20 billion budget proposal for 2026 to 2027, with many giving public comment during the packed meeting.
MacKenzie Scott donates over $700 million to HBCUs
The billionaire first began donating money to Historically Black Colleges and Universities back in 2020.
Here's where the holiday season's biggest spenders live, data shows
Here’s which cities are leading 2025 holiday spending this season, even as credit card debt grows.
More Americans are falling behind on their utility bills, analysis shows
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
Hidden homeownership cost in US is nearly $16K a year, Zillow analysis finds
Homeownership is already expensive, but a new report shows the additional costs that may be putting a squeeze on your finances.
US Treasury’s last five minted pennies may spark multimillion-dollar bidding war
Experts estimate the final five rare, omega-marked coins could reel in $2M-$5M at auction.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
IRS unveils 401K and IRA contribution limits for 2026. What we know
Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a little more next year.
Students in these states spend more of their income on education, according to analysis
Many of the states that topped list were home to some of the most famous schools such as Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale University, to name a few.
Stores brace for price rounding and cash register chaos as the U.S. Mint shuts down penny production
Whether they are being pinched, paying for your thoughts, going towards two cents, time may be running out for pennies.
When will federal employees get backpay? Here's the expected dates for each agency
The Office of Personnel Management tells FOX 5 they will begin sending out “superchecks" covering the pay period between October 1 and November 1, starting on Saturday. Here's the list of when each agency will see their backpay.
Gov. Ferguson announces new grant for WA early learning program
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday announced a new grant to expand the state's early learning program to provide high-quality preschool access to low-income families.
U.S. Mint presses final penny
After more than two centuries in circulation, the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia pressed its final 1-cent coin on Wednesday.