Map: States with the best and worst tippers in 2025

On average, more than 55% of food budgets are spent on food eaten away from home, including full-service restaurants, fast food, bars, hotels and vending machines.

Financial advisor tells investors to weather the storm

President Trump’s tariffs and trade war shocked people planning for retirement, as many 401k(s) plummeted in only a matter of days this spring. But only a few months later, many of those accounts have recovered their losses.

White House press briefing on June 11, 2025 [RAW]
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing to discuss current economic and Los Angeles protest-related topics, while also answering questions from reporters.

Economic predictions remain strong: White House
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt touts new economic and consumer price index (CPI) indicators for reporters on Wednesday, saying the ?economy will boom like never before? after the passage of the ?One Big, Beautiful Bill? in Congress.

Supreme Court gives DOGE access to millions of Americans’ private Social Security data

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing its Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security data once restricted by federal privacy law.

US layoffs spike nearly 50% as DOGE-driven cuts take center stage

Employers have announced nearly 80,000 planned hires in 2025 so far, though that's a historically low pace compared with recent years.

Buy now, pay later under scrutiny as Klarna reports rising defaults

Klarna says more customers are falling behind on their buy now, pay later loans as U.S. consumer debt hits a record high. Here’s what’s behind the trend and what it means for financial health.

Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'

People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.

Social Security Fairness Act: Where the expanded benefits stand

Earlier this year, Biden signed a bill that boosted Social Security payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s an update on the expanded benefits.

Home sellers outnumber buyers by record amount: What that means for prices

The U.S. housing market has nearly 500,000 more sellers than buyers, a recent analysis by Redfin found. Here’s what that means for prices.

IRS tax refund: Here's when you can expect your payment

If you have already filed your tax return, here’s what you need to know about the payment status and filing deadlines.

Solo travelers pay more than groups for economy flights: report

Solo and business-class travelers are paying more for airline tickets on major U.S. carriers than group travelers, according to a recent report.