Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.
Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs
The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.
The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.
Georgia PSC votes to lower Georgia Power utility rates
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
The Georgia Public Service Commission voted to approve a plan that will lower utility rates for Georgia Power residential customers starting next month.
CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Atlanta restaurants add mandatory tips to bills ahead of World Cup
Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.
Some Atlanta restaurants are stiffening their mandatory tipping policies this summer, before the World Cup crowd comes to town.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Atlanta gas prices remain high despite national dip
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are still paying close to $4 a gallon at the pump, even as gas prices begin easing in many parts of the country.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
Is cheap gas bad for your car?
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
Why gas could hit 5 dollars & how to make your gallons count
Fewer Americans plan to take summer road trips this year as soaring travel costs and international supply disruptions push fuel prices toward historic highs, according to a Gas Buddy travel survey. Here's how to save at the pump and make your gallons count as prices stay high.
Fewer Americans plan to take summer road trips this year as soaring travel costs and international supply disruptions push fuel prices toward historic highs, according to a Gas Buddy travel survey. Here's how to save at the pump and make your gallons count as prices stay high.
Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
New data shows where mortgage delinquency is climbing the fastest
A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.
A new WalletHub analysis found mortgage delinquencies are rising in several states, highlighting growing financial strain among homeowners.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.