Southwest Airlines issues $75 vouchers for some customers
The Department of Transportation made it a requirement for Southwest to compensate customers for delays and cancelations after the airline's problems in 2022.
Florida house prices are falling in one city
Tampa was the only metropolitan areas of the 20 analyzed by S&P to report a price decline between January and February 2024.
Democrats massively overperform in special election triumph
In a stunning victory, Kennedy won the special Congressional election for New York's 26th district seat by more than 36 percentage points.
House prices fall in nearly half of US states
Homes prices are softening in the West and the South, a recent report by Moody's Analytics found.
Gen Z is finding it easier to buy a home compared to past generations
More adult Gen Zers own a home now than the two previous generations did at the same age, according to a recent Redfin report.
Taxpayers owed $67 million after accounting error
An accounting mistake by Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise will cost Colorado some $67 million more in TABOR refunds to taxpayers.
Small businesses in crisis as rising numbers unable to pay rent
Some 43 percent of small business owners were unable to pay rent in full and on time in April, according to a recent report.
Greg Abbott vows to defy Joe Biden on another law
Abbott said he instructed the Texas Education Agency to ignore "Biden's illegal dictate" and not implement the new Title IX rules.
America's car insurance crisis is getting worse
The growing cost of car insurance, which has shot up by over 20% in a year, is weighing on Americans' finances.
Florida's house market is struggling to attract buyers
Sellers in several Florida cities are slashing prices to try to attract buyers as their properties sit idle on the market for days on end.
Student loan cancellation deadline looms
Tuesday marks the last day for federal borrowers to have their loans consolidated and apply for a potential cancellation of their debt.
Florida bill could give insurance tax relief
A newly introduced bill is trying to provide relief for Florida homeowners struck by rising flood insurance premiums.
SNAP benefits see major online change amid "modernization"
SNAP recipients will be able to shop from two online-only retailers, Thrive and DashMart, as the program tries to expand food access.
America's retirement dream is dying
Only about one in four Americans aged 50 and older believe they'll ever be able to retire, according to a recent survey.
SNAP recipients complain about April payments: "Stress and frustration"
Some SNAP recipients who got their May payment last weekend worry they won't be able to afford enough food to make it until June.
California home burns down after landlord tries to remove squatter
Police intervened to stop a fight that broke out in Antelope, California, after a fire engulfed a home occupied by squatters.
Homeowners get good news over mortgage rates
Mortgage rates are likely to come down to 6 percent by next year, Moody's Ratings experts predict.
Ham recall in eight states as warning issued
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto ham shipped to eight states are being recalled by their U.S. distributor.
Social Security benefits could be dramatically changed under new bill
Rep. Ruben Gallego introduced a bill that could change the way the annual cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits is calculated.
Video of Austin's "zombie neighborhood" shows dozens of abandoned homes
Entire neighborhoods under construction in Austin, Texas, are being left unfinished and vacant by developers, a local realtor said.
IRS updates help for low income taxpayers
The IRS has started accepting applications from Low Income Taxpayer Clinics for the year 2025.
Three signs US could be heading for a recession
While some experts expect the economy to make a soft landing in 2024, Gary Shilling said it's more likely the country will enter a recession.
Florida homeowners are relocating in droves over insurance crisis
The skyrocketing cost of home insurance and changes in coverage are leading Florida homeowners to relocate to areas with stable premiums, a survey found.
Confusion as SNAP benefits paid out early
Several SNAP recipients in Tennessee reported receiving their May payment earlier and thinking it was an extra.
Hunger has increased under Joe Biden
The growing number of U.S. households struggling to afford enough food could pose a problem for Biden at the November election.
Frost weather warning issued for 15 states as temperatures plummet
Late-season chills will cause frosting in several U.S. states on Tuesday, the National Weather Service says.
"Delayed" mass layoffs spell bad news for US economy—Analyst
Financial analyst Gary Shilling said that mass layoffs across the country are a sign that the U.S. economy is weakening.
Social Security update: $4,873 payment goes out this week
Recipients born between the 21st and 31st of any given month will receive their check on Wednesday.
Social Security chief issues update: "Crisis"
Martin O'Malley, the new SSA commissioner, admitted that the program is undergoing a "customer crisis."
The hunger stat that shames America
Despite its dominant voice on the global stage, the U.S. is the G7 country with the highest number of people struggling to afford food.