Fed keeps interest rates steady: Here's what to know

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at 3.6% for a second time and signaled at least one rate cut later this year.

More tech layoffs: Dell cuts 10% of workforce in past fiscal year

The popular computer maker laid off approximately 11,000 employees in that time as artificial intelligence puts more tech employees out of work.

You may be owed a tax refund from COVID: Here's how to get it

Millions of Americans could qualify for a refund from the Internal Revenue Service stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how much tariffs are costing US families each month, according to Democrats

As the cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, a new report is putting a spotlight on the impact of tariffs, and the added financial burden consumers face under current trade policies.

USPS honors lowrider culture with historic new stamp series

The stamps celebrate the artistic movement that began in 1940s Mexican American barrios, featuring a 1946 Chevy Fleetline, three Chevy Impalas, and a 1987 Oldsmobile.

Tax refund delays hit multiple states, including New York

Taxpayers in several states may face delays in receiving their tax refunds this filing season amid changes in tax policies as well as the processes for filing returns.

There's billions of dollars in unclaimed money in the US: Check if you are owed in NYC

According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), there are billions of dollars of unclaimed funds or property held by financial institutions, businesses, and state and federal government agencies. There are several ways to see if you may have unclaimed money or property.

The Tooth Fairy is paying out more than last year, survey finds

A new poll reveals that the average value of a single lost tooth during the past year has increased. Here's how much it's worth.

Americans skipping meals or cutting back on other needs to afford health care, poll finds

As millions of Americans endure the financial burden of rising health care costs, some admit to making sacrifices to cover their expenses like skipping meals, according to a new poll.

1st week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion, Pentagon estimates

The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.

Inflation projected to spike in coming months as energy costs soar

Consumer prices were up 2.4% in February compared with a year ago. That number will be even higher this month if gas prices continue to spike.

Lobstergate: Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon faces backlash over $7 million lobster spree

From $15 million in ribeyes to $98,000 pianos, discover the most outrageous items in the Pentagon's $93 billion end-of-year spending spree under Pete Hegseth.

Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide

A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.

NJ Gov. Sherrill on the record: What’s in the $60.7B budget plan

The governor noted that over the past eight years, the state budget increased by an average of 6.8% annually. Under her proposal, she said, spending would rise by just 1.6%.

Inflation holds steady as consumer prices rose 2.4% in February - See what's costing more at the grocery store

Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.

Target slashes prices on thousands of items heading into spring

Target is cutting prices to more than 3,000 on-trend items across apparel, home, baby essentials and select food and beverage products heading into spring.

NYC minimum wage could climb to $30: What to know

By extending the policy to contractors, the legislation aims to cover gig workers and others who are often excluded from traditional wage protections.

Over 2 dozen states including New York reject Live Nation deal, citing consumer harm

More than two dozen states, including New York, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.