Money in the News
Trending and breaking stories with a financial angle. This category covers the headlines that affect people’s wallets, from government policy shifts and cost of living changes to corporate upheaval and the financial side of technology. This is what keeps The Money Overview current with the broader news cycle.
Latest in Money in the News
$1,060 is what Arizona households will pay to keep cool this summer, the highest power bill in the nation
Arizona households face a projected $1,060 in summer electricity costs, the steepest cooling bill in the country, as temperatures climb and regulators scramble to keep...
A new House bill would boost checks for Social Security and veterans’ beneficiaries, but it has yet to advance
Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security, veterans’ benefits, or federal retirement payments could receive an extra $200 per month for six months under...
Airline checked-bag fees have hit a record high this summer
Travelers checking bags on major U.S. airlines this summer will pay more than ever, with Delta, United, and JetBlue all raising first-bag fees by as...
Oregon now shields the greater of 75% of your wages or $400 a week from garnishment
Workers in Oregon who earn modest wages gained a stronger shield against creditors on July 1, 2026, when a new tier of garnishment protections took...
California is banning confusing “sell-by” labels, reserving “USE by” for food that is truly unsafe
Starting July 1, 2026, every covered food product manufactured in California must carry one of two standardized date labels: “BEST if Used by” for quality...
$1,000 is the most Pennsylvania’s expanded rebate now sends renters and homeowners, with the income cap up to $48,110
Starting July 1, Pennsylvania will begin sending rebate payments of up to $1,000 to eligible renters and homeowners, with the household income ceiling now set...
Sugar and sweets are set to cost 6.7% more this year, outpacing the usual grocery rise
American grocery shoppers are paying sharply more for candy, sugar, and other sweets than for nearly every other item in the supermarket. Sugar-and-sweets prices climbed...
Google will pay $68 million over Google Assistant recordings, and owners of its phones and speakers can file by August 27
People who owned Google Pixel phones or Nest smart speakers between 2017 and 2023 now have a shrinking window to claim a share of a...
23 new burn-pit conditions can now qualify veterans for disability pay without proving the cause
Veterans diagnosed with cancers and respiratory diseases linked to burn-pit smoke no longer have to prove their illness was caused by military service. Under the...
Back-to-school clothes are running about 8% higher as tariffs add an estimated $700 a year per household
American families shopping for back-to-school clothing this summer face a measurable hit to their budgets. Apparel prices rose 4.8 percent over the twelve months through...
Sam’s Club is raising its membership to $60, its first increase in four years
Tens of millions of Sam’s Club members will soon pay more for the privilege of shopping in bulk. The warehouse retailer, owned by Walmart Inc.,...
Ford is recalling 741,195 F-150s, Explorers and Expeditions that can roll away in park
Ford is pulling 741,000 vehicles off the road for repairs after federal regulators flagged a transmission defect that can let trucks and SUVs roll away...
Montana becomes the first state to make Medicaid enrollees prove 80 hours of work a month on July 1
Montana is moving into uncharted territory for Medicaid, requiring certain adults to document at least 80 hours of work or other “community engagement” each month...
A Chicago maker’s headcheese tested positive for the Listeria strain behind a deadly outbreak
Three people in Illinois fell seriously ill after eating headcheese purchased from separate retail locations, and federal inspectors have now confirmed that an unopened sample...
$48 more a week in unemployment benefits reaches Virginia claimants starting July 5
Starting July 5, 2026, every new unemployment claim filed in Virginia will pay $48 more per week than it would have under the previous benefit...
18% is how much laptops and tablets could jump as tariffs hit before back-to-school
Families shopping for back-to-school laptops and tablets this summer face the prospect of paying up to 18 percent more than they did a year ago,...
Jeep is recalling 1.08 million Wranglers and Gladiators over a steering-wire fire risk
More than a million Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners now face a direct fire hazard tied to faulty steering-pump wiring, and federal regulators are telling...
$700 to $1,500 in STAR property-tax relief will reach New York seniors by check this summer
New York seniors who own their homes and earn $110,750 or less will receive direct checks of $700 to $1,500 from the state this summer...
Between 2.2 million and 7.3 million people may drop Affordable Care Act coverage as 2026 premiums jump
Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through Affordable Care Act exchanges face a sharp jump in what they pay each month starting in 2026,...
Chicken Caesar wraps at Holiday stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin face a Listeria warning
Shoppers who recently picked up a Chicken Caesar wrap from a Holiday convenience store in Minnesota or Wisconsin are now being urged to throw it...