Easter spending expected to hit $177 per person this year

A recent survey of consumers reveals that they feel inspired to shop for Easter-related items because it's a tradition and an enjoyable activity to do with family and friends.

Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.

Reddit goes public: Why now?

Reddit is now public, with shares traded Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "RDDT."

Scammers are impersonating FTC employees to steal money, agency warns

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the public about scammers who are pretending to be employed by the FTC to steal money. 

MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts — here's how much she's given away so far

MacKenzie Scott is giving $640 million to more than 360 organizations in response to an application process. The award is more than double the amount that she initially promised.

Fed holds rates steady for 5th consecutive time
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The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its March meeting for the fifth straight time as inflation remains high. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about interest rates and other economic headlines with Anna Rathbun from CBiz.

Expert: Why Fed's rate decision is "great news"
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Wealth management expert David Ragland tells LiveNOW from FOX that he heard everything he'd hoped to hear from the Fed and Jerome Powell on Wednesday.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

Most expensive, affordable cities to own a pet: Rover report

Some people have either delayed or decided to not have children altogether and instead got a pet because they claim pets are more affordable.

Still need to pay taxes? Here are some last-minute tips

The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. The IRS has some last-minute tips to get this year’s taxes done accurately and refunds issued timely.

Car insurance costs to keep rising in 2024 – pay less in these US states

Drivers will get no relief from car insurance costs this year and will have more limited shopping options as providers stop writing new policies in some states, a recent report from the Zebra said.

Fed Chair to speak on interest rates
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell set to speak this afternoon after a two-day meeting of Fed officials. We speak with Dr. Christina Skinner with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania on what we could expect to hear today.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.