Social security making changes to expand access
More people will soon qualify to apply for social security thanks to a new rule that expands the definition of a public assistance household.
U.S. economy
Judge halts rule limiting credit card late fees
A new rule limiting excessive credit card late fees that was set to take effect on Tuesday has been put on hold.
Consumers haven’t felt this bad about the economy since November
A new survey shows Americans aren’t feeling too hot about the economy.
Jobless claims rise to highest level since August
The federal government reports first-time applications for jobless benefits rose last week to 231 thousand.
Only 40% of renters think they’ll be able to buy a home
According to a new survey, fewer than half the renters in the U.S. think they’ll be able to buy a home.
Social security to run short in 2035 if Congress doesn’t act
A new report found just over a decade from now social security and medicare won’t be able to fully pay benefits.
Job growth slows as economy adds 175K jobs
The economy added just 175- thousand jobs last month, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Americans earned more in interest in 2023
The Federal Reserve did not cut interest rates at its Wednesday meeting.
Job openings fall to lowest level in 3 years
Job openings have fallen to the lowest level in three years.
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest rate decision today following a two-day meeting.
