With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises

The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.

Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?

Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.

Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud that a prosecutor has described as one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.

US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.

401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high

A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.

Economic challenges of Baltimore bridge collapse
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Virginia Tech Associate Professor David Bieri joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to expand on the potential economic challenges of the Baltimore bridge collapse.

Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced Thursday
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Legal analyst Fred Tecce joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried, who's scheduled to be sentenced in New York on Thursday.

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.