These states are the most vulnerable for identity theft and fraud in 2025, data suggests
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
These states topped the list of most vulnerable to identity theft and fraud as complaints surge nationwide.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Super Bowl champ shares struggles of making NFL money last after earning over $100M in career
Beckham starred with the New York Giants, but won a title with the Los Angeles Rams.
Beckham starred with the New York Giants, but won a title with the Los Angeles Rams.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
'Trump Accounts': Proposed Texas law would double infant savings
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to go so far as to amend the Texas constitution to permanently spend $400 million in taxes annually to double the accounts of children born in the state.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to go so far as to amend the Texas constitution to permanently spend $400 million in taxes annually to double the accounts of children born in the state.
Amplify Credit Union talks consumer spending trends
The numbers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday are showing what consumers spent and how they're choosing to pay for it all. President and CEO of Amplify Credit Union Kendall Garrison breaks down the data.
The numbers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday are showing what consumers spent and how they're choosing to pay for it all. President and CEO of Amplify Credit Union Kendall Garrison breaks down the data.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $820 million ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize increased after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
The huge cash prize increased after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Oil and gas prices expected to stay significantly lower through 2026
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Noticing some relief at the gas pump? Oil and gas prices are expected to stay significantly lower through 2026, according to the latest forecast from the Energy Information Administration.
Giving Tuesday: Making the most of your donations
Every year, countless people open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need during the holidays. Local financial professional Nathan Fort with Vital Retirement Planners has some strategies if you're looking to support your favorite charity before the year's end.
Every year, countless people open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need during the holidays. Local financial professional Nathan Fort with Vital Retirement Planners has some strategies if you're looking to support your favorite charity before the year's end.
Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25B for children’s investment accounts in Trump program
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell announced a record $6.25 billion pledge to support up to 25 million American children by expanding participation in the new "Trump Accounts."
Trump administration seeking to stop SNAP payments to Democrat-led states for not providing enrollee records
During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t provide information on those receiving the assistance.
During President Trump’s cabinet meeting Tuesday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the administration will stop Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to Democratic-controlled states if they don’t provide information on those receiving the assistance.
SNAP: See the overpayment and underpayment rates for benefits in every state
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
There are around 42 million low-income Americans who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The SNAP Quality Control system ensures recipients receive the right benefits and identifies both underpayments and overpayments.
Powerball jackpot soars to $775 million for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to rise after no lottery player matched all the winning numbers from Monday night's drawing.
Your 2025 holiday tipping guide: Who to tip and how much
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
Here's a look at how much Americans plan to tip this holiday season.
New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.