Hundreds of CDC workers reinstated after being fired amid government shutdown
Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
Layoff notices were reversed for some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees after many were notified of layoffs as the government shutdown continues.
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Pres. Trump threatens China with new 100% tariff
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports.
Economist Dr. Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss President Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on all Chinese imports.
Shipping holiday packages costing more this year as US Postal Service temporarily increases prices
If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.
If you’re planning to ship holiday packages, you’ll be paying more as the Postal Service has implemented temporary price changes for some package services.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
What you can and can't get if your flight is delayed or canceled during the shutdown
Flight delays are increasing as the government shutdown strains air traffic control. Here’s what you can and cannot do if your flight gets canceled or delayed.
Flight delays are increasing as the government shutdown strains air traffic control. Here’s what you can and cannot do if your flight gets canceled or delayed.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Trump enforcing new 25% tariff on medium and heavy-duty trucks
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
The president announced on social media that the new tariffs on the vehicles will begin on Nov. 1.
Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
American Airlines ditches bag sizers at airport boarding gates
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.
American Airlines has removed bag sizers at its boarding gates across the U.S. meaning fliers won’t have to squeeze their bags inside the metal contraptions to make sure their bag will fit in the overhead compartment.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Military families turn to food pantries as government shut down continues
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Food pantries near U.S. military bases are seeing an increase in families seeking assistance.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
New car down payments hit 4-year low as buyers struggle with affordability challenges
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.



















