Southwest Airlines layoffs looming at these Southern California airports
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Southwest Airlines plans to lay off employees at four airports, including LAX and Burbank in Southern California, starting in June.
Businesses may have to pass high beef prices on to consumers
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Beef prices were up 7.6% year over year in February.
Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.
EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
What is stagflation? Why the Fed is facing tough decisions this week
As the Federal Reserve meets this week, officials are facing growing concerns about stagflation—a mix of high inflation and a slowing economy. With interest rate cuts expected, the Fed must navigate uncertainty about rising prices, tariffs, and consumer confidence.
As the Federal Reserve meets this week, officials are facing growing concerns about stagflation—a mix of high inflation and a slowing economy. With interest rate cuts expected, the Fed must navigate uncertainty about rising prices, tariffs, and consumer confidence.
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn't have to 'rent from the government'
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021
The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.