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Why Gen Z is saying 'no' more often – and saving more money
Despite rising housing costs, Generation Z is saving more and relying less on financial help from family, a new study on money habits finds.
Nation’s busiest commuter railroad to resume service after strike deal reached
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the LIRR strike will end after the MTA and union leaders reached a deal delivering raises while protecting riders.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,997,244,508,055.09 as of 5/18/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
5 cities that nail the retirement sweet spot
Americans retiring in 2026 may want to consider these five cities where cost of living, housing prices and senior amenities stretch savings further.
Amazon accused of keeping hundreds of millions in tariff costs to curry favor with Trump administration
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit accusing the company of retaining unlawful tariff costs instead of refunding consumers who paid higher prices.
Starbucks to cut 300 US jobs, close some regional support offices
Starbucks said on Friday that it is slashing 300 U.S. support roles and closing some regional offices as part of its Back to Starbucks turnaround strategy.
Social Security recipients could see a bigger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027 as inflation rises
Social Security beneficiaries may see a larger cost of living adjustment in 2027, with estimates predicting a 3.9% COLA amid rising inflation concerns.
Inflation continued to rise in April as Iran war impacted energy prices
Inflation continued to rise in April as consumer price growth has picked up due to the impact of the Iran war on energy markets and gas prices.
Trump readies for Beijing summit with Xi as AI chip sales, farm goods top agenda
President Trump travels to China for a summit with Xi Jinping as trade tensions, AI chip restrictions and the Iran war reshape U.S.-China relations.
Saudi Aramco CEO warns oil markets may not recover until 2027 due to Hormuz disruptions
Saudi Aramco CEO says the global energy market has lost about 1 billion barrels of oil supply amid the Iran war's disruption to Strait of Hormuz shipping.
