What to know about the Strait of Hormuz—and why it matters
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz—a narrow, 21-mile-wide passage connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping lanes—has emerged as the focal point of a major geopolitical crisis.
Trump administration proposes cutting 9,400 TSA workers, $1.5 billion from budget
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
The White House proposal to slash jobs and funding at the Transportation Security Administration comes as the agency grapples with understaffing and long lines at several airports nationwide.
Is tipping fatigue real? New report reveals highest (and lowest) tipping states
While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.
While many Americans bemoan the number of times they are asked to leave a tip, that does not seem to have made them much stingier when they are ordering food.
Inflation fears could push Fed to raise interest rates, key official says
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Amid fears that prices are starting to rise too quickly again, the Federal Reserve may opt to tap the brakes on inflation with a potential rate hike later this week, a top official warned.
Social Security Administration issues major scam warning for retirees. What to know
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
The Social Security Administration issued a critical warning for retirees amid a surge in financial scams. Officials are also urging older Americans to protect their benefits by taking these steps.
Where gas prices are the highest: A state-by-state breakdown of the average price of gas
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive up the fuel prices around the world. Here in the U.S., prices are well above average in many states across the country, with some regions seeing record highs.
The ongoing conflict with Iran continues to drive up the fuel prices around the world. Here in the U.S., prices are well above average in many states across the country, with some regions seeing record highs.
Cruise line abruptly adds extra charges for passengers; travelers worry others may follow
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Since the start of the Iran conflict, oil prices have skyrocketed, and many cruise passengers are worrying they'll be slapped with extra surcharges related to fuel issues in the coming months as a result.
Ditch the federal gas tax for a vehicle weight fee, auto trade group CEO says
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Higher fuel efficiency and a lower share of gas-powered vehicles is a bad combination when it comes to paying to repair the nation’s infrastructure, the head of an auto industry trade group argues. In response, he suggests ditching the federal gasoline tax and replacing it with something else.
Saks Global expects to exit bankruptcy this summer after receiving $500M in financing
Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December.
Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100 million interest payment in December.
Mortgage rates increasing again amid Iran war
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
The economic fallout from the war in Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased this week to its highest level in nearly seven months - 6.46%.
Stream-flation: Why streaming costs keep climbing
Netflix just announced another price hike and it comes as streaming prices across all platforms are getting more expensive. Finance professor Dan Roccato has more on how you can streamline the streaming.
Netflix just announced another price hike and it comes as streaming prices across all platforms are getting more expensive. Finance professor Dan Roccato has more on how you can streamline the streaming.
Texas outpaces U.S. in nonfarm job growth in 2025: report
Texas outpaced the national nonfarm jobs growth rate for 2025 by almost a whole percentage point.
Texas outpaced the national nonfarm jobs growth rate for 2025 by almost a whole percentage point.
Amazon hiking some prices; blames higher fuel costs
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
Retailer Amazon will be adding a new 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers starting this month. The change comes as a part of the rising energy cost as the conflict with Iran continues.
US labor market rebounding as 178,000 jobs added in March, well above expectations
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
The U.S. labor market rebounded in March with employers adding 178,000 jobs, well above the 60,000 predicted by economists. The unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%.
United Airlines checked bag fees climbs $10-50 as fuel prices nearly double since Iran war
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday.
Gas hits almost $10 a gallon in this coastal California community
Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.
Gas prices have been soaring, leading to a lot of pain at the pump, but a station in a scenic community along California’s coast just might take the cake, with premium gas going for $9.99 a gallon.
Americans carry $1.79M in lifetime debt as US total hits record $18.4 trillion, analysis finds
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Americans are carrying record levels of debt, with total U.S. consumer debt reaching more than $18 trillion.
Nearly 40% of Americans have less than $500 in cash savings, survey shows
Nearly 40% of Americans said that they have less than $500 in cash savings, according to a recent survey.
Nearly 40% of Americans said that they have less than $500 in cash savings, according to a recent survey.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas is the latest state to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Investment scams: BBB advice on how to avoid
Jason Meza with the Better Business Bureau offers some insight onto investment scams and how you can avoid them.
Jason Meza with the Better Business Bureau offers some insight onto investment scams and how you can avoid them.