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.
Polymarket opening 'New York's first free grocery store' next week
It sounds too good to be true, but New Yorkers will have another chance to grab some free groceries this month.
It sounds too good to be true, but New Yorkers will have another chance to grab some free groceries this month.
You need this much money to 'comfortably afford' childcare in New York, New Jersey
Working parents need childcare, but as costs skyrocket across the United States, the options are becoming even more limited.
Working parents need childcare, but as costs skyrocket across the United States, the options are becoming even more limited.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
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.
Is the government going to shut down? ICE funding dispute stalls talks ahead of Friday deadline
A disagreement over funding and oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is at the center of stalled budget talks, increasing the risk of a government shutdown.
A disagreement over funding and oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is at the center of stalled budget talks, increasing the risk of a government shutdown.
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.
Cost of living is rising the most in these US cities
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
According to new data, the cost of living is rising in cities across the United States. Here’s where it’s the worst.
Want to retire in the NYC area? Study reveals if that's a good idea
New York was ranked No. 45 in a list of the "Best and Worst States to Retire in 2026," while New Jersey grabbed the 35th spot.
New York was ranked No. 45 in a list of the "Best and Worst States to Retire in 2026," while New Jersey grabbed the 35th spot.
Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.
Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.