Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.

Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards

X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.

People are willing to go into debt for beauty products, report shows

From premium skincare to high-end hair products, a growing number of consumers report going into debt to maintain their personal care routines.

Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement

Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.

These are the best and worst states for healthcare in 2026, data suggests

While surging healthcare costs remain a burden for millions of Americans, a new report reveals that your location plays a role in how much you pay out-of-pocket for medical services.

Oil prices ease after US and Iran pause military strikes

Oil prices pulled back this weekend as tensions eased in the Middle East. This comes as both the United States and Iran held off on military actions.

Vanishing inheritance amid rising elder care costs
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We are learning more after reporting from The Washington Post that is dedicated to the "greatest wealth transfer in history" which they say involves the estimated $68 trillion to $84 trillion that is expected to pass from baby boomers to their descendants over the next two decades. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Federica Cocco from The Washington Post as reporting indicates the cost of elder care is largely eating away much of what these baby boomers had hoped to pass on. 

Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries
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Politico's Daniel Desrochers joins LiveNOW's Anna Marsick to discuss the tariffs President Trump imposed on dozens of countries this week. 

Civil rights groups sue HHS for cutting child care, family assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services is facing a lawsuit from advocacy groups seeking to block proposed cuts and tighter restrictions on federal child care and family assistance funding.

Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree

Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree.

30% of Americans admit to shoplifting, annual survey finds

More Americans say they're turning to shoplifting as inflation and financial strain continue to squeeze budgets. A new survey reveals who's stealing and what they're taking.

Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend

A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.

IRS in the hot seat over potential cash grab from Spain's World Cup winnings: 'It's a rip-off'

As reigning 2026 FIFA World Cup champions, Spain won $50 million in prize money, but a large portion of that could be subject to federal taxes in the United States — potentially up to 30%.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction

The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.

Treasury intercepts nearly $99M in federal payments to deceased individuals under Trump fraud order

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has prevented nearly $99 million in federal payments from being disbursed to deceased individuals using a new verification system deployed under President Donald Trump's executive order targeting government fraud, waste and abuse.