Trump announces 401k match of up to $1,000 for those without employer contribution
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
During Tuesday's State of the Union address, Trump announced a plan to give workers without employer retirement plans a 401k match up to $1,000. Here’s what to know.
After Supreme Court tariff ruling, price relief unlikely as uncertainty deepens
A Supreme Court ruling curbing presidential tariff authority is unlikely to bring meaningful price relief for consumers, according to economist Dr. Rebecca Homkes, who says most tariff costs were never fully passed along to households in the first place.
A Supreme Court ruling curbing presidential tariff authority is unlikely to bring meaningful price relief for consumers, according to economist Dr. Rebecca Homkes, who says most tariff costs were never fully passed along to households in the first place.
How to avoid tax scams this filing season
As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.
As tax filing season begins, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money and personal information from taxpayers.
Deadliest jobs in America revealed
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
More than 5,000 work-related deaths were recorded in the U.S. in 2024.
Trump enacts 10% global tariffs in response to Supreme Court decision
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
President Donald Trump used another law — Section 232 of the 1962 Trade Expansion Act — to slap 10% sectoral tariffs on steel and aluminum, cars, copper, lumber and products like kitchen cabinets worldwide.
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.
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.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Study reveals which states have the highest and lowest income tax burdens - See where your state ranks
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
Americans across the country are filing their income taxes and depending on where you live, your state’s effective tax rate determines how much of your annual income is taxed.
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?
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?
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
The average tax refund has jumped to $2,290, despite fewer people filing returns in the early weeks of tax season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
How far do you live from an affordable grocery store? New map reveals surprising food deserts
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
ILSR created an interactive map showing how close Americans live to affordable grocery stores and highlighting the growing spread of food deserts.
January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.
Debt collection calls spiked in 2025: Here's where
Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.
Eddie Bauer retail operator files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation sales
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.
The 106-year-old brand founded in Seattle will begin liquidation sales while seeking buyer for brick-and-mortar operations.