Here's when California's gas rebate checks are arriving
Golden State residents face some of the nation's highest gas prices. Now, millions are getting a rebate check within days.
Student loan relief: Only weeks left to apply for major program
Teachers and other public servants need to apply soon to ensure they are considered for a one-time waiver.
"It's a scary time," one disabled widow said of inflation hit
Some older Americans are cutting back on food, medicine and other basics. An annual Social Security bump may not be enough.
How to prepare for Biden's student-loan relief application
Only some types of debt are covered by the plan. Make sure your loans qualify ahead of the application.
Half of Americans say upward mobility is out of reach today
Most people say it's harder to own a home or raise a family these days, crimping their standard of living.
"Skimpflation" is here — and it's hitting food, hotels and more
Consumer advocates say some companies are reformulating products to use cheaper ingredients — but charging the same price.
The world's wealthiest person: How did Elon Musk get so rich?
The Tesla CEO maintains his perch atop the world's rich list, but his wealth has declined amid the car company's stock slump.
In the Biden economy, Trump-voting counties pull ahead on jobs
Yet tight labor markets in Republican-leaning states may be contributing to higher inflation there, a new report found.
Trump climbs back onto the Forbes 400 richest Americans list
The former president, who fell out of the rankings last year, has been helped by his Truth Social investment.
Forgiving student debt may cost $400 billion, agency says
Forecast from Congressional Budget Office estimates extending repayment pause will cost another $20 billion.
Investors yank money from company planning merger with Trump forum
Investors that had pledged $1 billion to fund the social media company can now back out due to a merger delay.
Interest rates are rising. Why are savings accounts lagging?
Brick-and-mortar banks are paying rates that are far below the Federal funds rate. Here's why — and how to find a better rate.
FedEx will raise its shipping rates starting in January
Global shipping company has closed offices and frozen hiring to offset the impact of soaring inflation.
Amy Cooper, "Central Park Karen," loses lawsuit over firing
The judge rejected Cooper's claims that she was unjustly fired from her job due to racism and sexism.
Feds say $45.6 billion in pandemic jobless aid was likely stolen
Government probe shows scammers used the Social Security numbers of more than 200,000 dead people to claim jobless benefits.