IRS reveals updated retirement contribution limits for 2026

The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.

American Airlines ends advantage miles program for basic economy fares

American Airlines has made a change that affects how millions of travelers earn rewards on its cheapest tickets — and now the airline is facing some backlash for it.

Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone across multiple models

Ford Motor Company logged far more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker, according to federal safety data, eclipsing a decade-old industry record and underscoring ongoing quality issues affecting millions of vehicles across multiple model lines.

US economy grew faster than expected in third quarter
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We have heard this week that the economy in the United States grew at a faster pace than expected in the third quarter, according to estimates from the Commerce Department. An initial estimate of third-quarter GDP from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showed the economy grew at an annualized rate of 4.3%. This growth was seen during a three-month period including July, August, and September. LiveNOW’s Shawna Khalafi is learning more about what this could mean for the economy in 2026 with Nicole Goodkind, a senior writer at Barron's who covers the Federal Reserve and economy.

Student loan borrowers in default face wage garnishment starting Jan. 7

The Department of Education will begin garnishing wages from borrowers who have defaulted on federal student loans starting in early January.

GDP report shows strong growth in third quarter
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The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter, the most rapid expansion in two years, according to the latest GDP report.

Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing

After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6B
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The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing. Patrick Marcinko, financial advisor with Bogart Wealth, joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss.

Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October

The Labor Department  jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October.  The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.

Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing

The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.

Cannabis stocks rise after WH reclassification news
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Barron's Mackenzie Tatananni joins LiveNOW's Shawna Khalafi to discuss how cannabis stocks are rising on Wall Street after a Washington Post report said the Trump administration was weighing reclassifying marijuana as soon as this week.