Why medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics are worth more than ever
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Record prices for gold and silver make the 2026 Olympic medals the most valuable ever. Here's a look.
Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Small business owners address ICE economic impact
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Small business owners say they are still facing economic disruption despite claims of a federal immigration enforcement drawdown.
Homebuyers gain upper hand in 3 major cities as inventories grow
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Three of the nation's largest housing markets are seeing a sharp rise in the number of homes for sale, giving buyers more choices even as the overall U.S. housing market shows signs of cooling.
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here’s why
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
A sudden and drastic spike in natural gas prices due to storms in January have Minnesotans seeing sticker shock on their recent heating bills.
Energy costs heating up in Minnesota
Nationwide winter storms have put a strain on natural gas production throughout the U.S., with many Minnesotans reporting “sticker shock” on their latest bill.
Nationwide winter storms have put a strain on natural gas production throughout the U.S., with many Minnesotans reporting “sticker shock” on their latest bill.
Minnesotans getting energy bill sticker shocker
Many Minnesotans are receiving sticker shock in their recent energy bills, with natural gas prices rising drastically in January due in part to snowstorms working across the southern U.S.
Many Minnesotans are receiving sticker shock in their recent energy bills, with natural gas prices rising drastically in January due in part to snowstorms working across the southern U.S.
Here's when to expect your tax refund from the IRS
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tax season kicked off last week, which means some Americans could see their refunds in just a few weeks.
Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.
A new Federal Reserve analysis found that tariffs may have slowed job growth in the U.S. economy in 2025.
What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Federal Reserve keeps rate unchanged in 1st meeting of 2026
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged even as it's facing mounting pressure from President Trump to be lowered. Here's a look at what's ahead for the central bank in 2026.
Yale to offer free tuition to families making less than $200K a year
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Yale announced it will offer free tuition to families making less than $200,000 and waive all expenses for those making under $100,000.
Trump shares new details on 'Trump Accounts' savings program
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled details of proposed “Trump Accounts," a government-backed investment program for children.
Social Security February payment schedule: Here's when recipients get their checks
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Social Security February payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks this month.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.