Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?

As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions taking effect in three more states - see where

More states are implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.

Texas board takes emergency action over 'fraudulent' crypto mining investments

The board says the entities, all founded by one man, were fraudulently promising profits for investing in a multi-level marketing-style mining operation.

Babysitting rates in 2026: What parents should budget

Babysitting rates in the U.S. continue to climb in 2026, according to newly updated UrbanSitter data.

January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.

Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals

Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.

Debt collection calls spiked in 2025: Here's where

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Trump Account commercial airs during Super Bowl: Here's what to know

During the Super Bowl, a commercial aired touting President Trump’s new investment accounts for American children. Here’s what they are, and how they work.

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.

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.

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.