Family Dollar agrees to repay overcharged shoppers, offer discounts in $63 million settlement

Family Dollar has reached a $63 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 17 states over allegations of deceptive pricing, with millions of dollars going back to eligible customers through repayments and discounts.

Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027

Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports. 

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang faces ouster amid new affair allegation: WSJ

Embattled Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang could soon be ousted from the technology giant he helped found more than 30 years ago and built into one of the world’s most valuable companies.

New data reveals which states give the most to charity

Some states are going above and beyond when it comes to giving back. A new report reveals which states give the most to charity.

Gas prices drop under $4 a gallon for the first time since July

The national average price for regular gasoline has fallen below $4 per gallon for the first time since July, according to AAA.

Social Security benefits will be cut in 2032 if Congress doesn't act

Social Security’s trust fund is on track to run out of reserves by 2032, in part because “politicians have made its financial condition even worse," experts say. 

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice files for bankruptcy facing $3M in debt

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy as he deals with the financial fallout from a 2024 crash in Dallas.

2027 income tax brackets announced: What to know

The IRS has released federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027.  

2026 holiday travel expected to be most expensive in a decade: What to know before you book

If you feel like your holiday travel budget isn't stretching as far as it used to, you aren't imagining things. Driven by months of soaring jet fuel costs linked to global conflicts, the 2026 holiday season is shaping up to be the most expensive in a decade.

Thanksgiving meal deals 2026: Where to get dinner, what it costs and when to order

Want to save money on Thanksgiving, or skip the cooking altogether? Grocery chains and restaurants are rolling out holiday meal deals, from a $30 grocery bundle that feeds six to a nearly $300 fully cooked turkey dinner for 12.

Philadelphia is back to being the poorest big city in America

Philadelphia’s brief celebration has come to an abrupt end. Just one year after shedding the title of America’s poorest big city, the latest U.S. Census data confirms a troubling reversal.

Trump administration has made $15 billion in promises to farmers

The Trump administration pledged $15 billion in farm aid in the final weeks before the midterm elections, targeting rural agricultural communities squeezed by surging operational costs.

The cost of caring for a loved one is surging – and families are feeling the strain

Family caregivers are shelling out more than $11,000 a year on average to care for loved ones, consuming nearly a third of their household income, according to a new study.

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.

Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange, investigates potential $6.3B hack

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security breach that the company estimates could have affected more than $6.3 billion in assets.