401K balance grew 11% in 2025
According to Fidelity Investments, the average 401(k) balance rose by 11% last year.
U.S. economy
Wall Street holds steadier as oil prices stop surging, for now
The U.S. stock market is holding steadier Wednesday following two days of punishing swings driven by worries about how high oil prices will go because of the war with Iran.
Supplements added to U.S. food supply without government approval
An advocacy group found more than 100 substances of unknown safety in foods, drinks, and supplements.
TSA workers hit by government shutdown
Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, according to a union official representing TSA workers.
Ai chips raises smartphone prices
Artificial Intelligence is causing headaches in the smartphone industry.
Mortgage rates drop below 6%
There’s some good news for would-be homebuyers.
Nvidia and tech stocks lead Wall Street higher
Nvidia is helping to lead the U.S. stock market higher on Wednesday, ahead of the chip company’s highly anticipated profit report coming after trading ends for the day.
President Donald Trump gave 2026 State of the Union address
ABC News showed special coverage of the 2026 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger which aired Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 9:00 p.m.
Trump’s State of the Union will seek to calm voters’ economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will use Tuesday’s State of the Union address to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, and more.
DHS reverses decision to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to shutdown
The reversal came in the wake of criticism by elected leaders and travelers.
The Department of Homeland Security has abruptly reversed a decision to temporarily suspend the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and Global Entry programs due to what the agency described as a lapse in funding.
