Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Federal student loan collections resume on Monday
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Time is up for student loan borrowers who were late on repayments during a five-year pause on collections. Since 2021, federal student loan debt increased by more than $60 billion a year.
Trump pushes deep spending cuts as tariffs poised to hit everyday purchases
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
President Trump unveiled his budget priorities on Friday and he's calling for billions in cuts in federal spending. This happening while his tariffs are about to have a larger impact on consumers by hitting their smaller purchases.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, marking the first drop in three years
The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, marking the first drop in three years
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Chicago school surprised with nearly $100k check for teachers
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
It was a big day for students and staff at a school in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood when they were surprised with a big check for nearly $100,000.
Social Security May payment schedule: Here's when beneficiaries will get their checks
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Here is the May Social Security payment schedule for retirement, disability, and survivor beneficiaries, as well as those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How is the economy after Trump's first 100 days?
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, he highlighted economic growth and falling inflation, even as reports show a slowdown.
Trump eases auto tariffs in bid to boost US manufacturing
President Trump signed an executive order easing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, aiming to support U.S. automakers and manufacturing jobs.
President Trump signed an executive order easing some of his 25% tariffs on autos and auto parts, aiming to support U.S. automakers and manufacturing jobs.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Feds won't go after convicted ex-Illinois Speaker's money
Federal prosecutors said they won't pursue millions of dollars in forfeiture money from convicted former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan.
Federal prosecutors said they won't pursue millions of dollars in forfeiture money from convicted former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan.
Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.
President Trump pushes back after Beijing calls US-China talks 'fake news'
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
China is calling on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.
Illinois among several states suing Trump administration over tariff policy
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
A dozen states, including Illinois, are suing the Trump administration to stop his tariff policy.
President Trump says he'll reduce tariffs against China 'substantially'
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
President Trump could be preparing to roll back some of his harsh tariffs on China.
Did you default on your student loans? What to know as collections resume
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.
Starting next month, the Department of Education will begin the collection process on student loans in default. Here's what you need to know.