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.

Pennsylvania ranks among worst states for jobs in 2026, study finds

Pennsylvania's job market was ranked in the bottom 10 in the country, according to a new report. But where was the state overall?

Trump administration launches new seafood labels, website in 'America First' strategy

The Trump Administration launched a new website and is introducing new food labels to spotlight the president’s America First Seafood Strategy designed to bolster the nation’s fishing industry. 

Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US

President Donald Trump announced a massive $4.2 billion investment by German automaker Audi during a campaign rally in Georgia on Saturday, touting plans for a new manufacturing plant that he said would produce 200,000 vehicles annually.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive

The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.

Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing

Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed. 

Pennsylvania home heating oil prices hit $6.01 a gallon, straining families

Pennsylvania homeowners face surging heating oil prices, with experts and advocates urging families to explore LIHEAP grants and price lock strategies.

Social Security 2027 COLA increase: How much monthly checks will go up

Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.

Map: Here are the cities that spend the most on groceries, data shows

A WalletHub study finds that household income plays a major role in determining how heavily grocery costs affect residents across major U.S. cities.

Oil prices rise amid Trump's plan to buy Russian diesel

Crude oil prices rose on Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the United States reached an agreement to purchase Russian diesel imports.

Looking for a job? These 10 careers are expected to thrive in the next decade

Trying to guess which jobs will survive the next decade is tough. The good news? New government data is giving insights into the careers that are actually going to thrive.