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
The top-rated budgeting apps of 2026 ranked by user ratings and monthly cost
Budgeting apps have become one of the most useful tools for people trying to take control of their finances. But as subscription prices climb, users...
Major retailers are closing thousands of stores in 2026: which brands are shutting locations
Several major U.S. retailers are shrinking their store footprints in 2026, reflecting the continuing shift in how consumers shop. Department stores, discount chains, and even...
Airlines posted record profits in 2025 amid high fares: where your ticket money goes
U.S. airlines reported strong profits in 2025, even as many travelers continued to face expensive ticket prices. During the second quarter of the year, scheduled...
Apple Pay and Google Wallet now have hundreds of millions of users: why Americans are ditching cash
Apple Pay and Google Wallet have reached a scale that is reshaping how Americans pay for everyday purchases. Hundreds of millions of people now use...
A record number of CEOs stepped down in 2025: what is driving the executive exodus?
A record number of chief executives stepped down from major companies in 2025, a trend that is drawing increasing attention from investors, boards, and governance...
Amazon and JPMorgan ordered all employees back to the office: what it signals for remote work
Two of the largest employers in the U.S. are sending the same message to their workforces: the era of widespread hybrid work may be losing...
Home insurance premiums are up double digits for the second year in a row
Homeowners across the U.S. are facing another year of sharply rising insurance costs. In several markets, premiums have climbed at double-digit rates for a second...
2026 tariff changes are adding an estimated $1,500 per year to the average household’s costs
Tariffs rarely appear on a grocery receipt or electronics price tag, but economists say American households are increasingly paying for them anyway. A growing body...
The SAVE plan is ending and 7 million student loan borrowers face choosing a new repayment plan
One of the most borrower-friendly repayment options is now in limbo. After months of court challenges and administrative pauses, the Saving on a Valuable Education...
Goldman Sachs is betting big on AI to automate banking: what it means for your accounts
Goldman Sachs is putting artificial intelligence at the center of its banking operations. The strategy, detailed in Goldman’s latest annual report, shows how automation is...
The Fed is holding rates at 3.5%: what that means for your mortgage, savings, and credit cards
The Federal Reserve (Fed) held its benchmark federal funds rate steady within a target range of 3.5% to 3.75% at its January 2026 meeting, keeping...
Trump administration orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds
The Trump administration has directed housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase up to $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities, or MBS. The move...
Egg prices dropped 34% but beef is up 15%: what is actually getting cheaper at the grocery store?
Grocery shoppers received a mixed bag of relief and frustration in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Egg prices fell roughly 34% compared with...
The national debt just passed $36 trillion: what that means for interest rates and your wallet
The U.S. national debt has just crossed another major threshold, and the pace of borrowing shows little sign of slowing. After passing $36 trillion in...
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Power Grid and Bridges if Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed Past Tuesday
President Donald Trump has given Iran until Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply will trigger...
78% of Americans say they live paycheck to paycheck: 7 reasons the number keeps growing
A growing share of Americans say their paycheck disappears almost as soon as it arrives. Recent surveys show that roughly 78% of U.S. workers report...
New tipping expectations for 2026: how much to tip at restaurants, delivery, and salons
Tipping has always been a moving target in the U.S. What started decades ago as a modest thank you for good service has gradually crept...
Over 60% of Americans now manage their money through banking apps: how the top ones compare
Mobile banking has moved from convenience to necessity for millions of Americans. According to research from the Federal Reserve and Insider Intelligence, more than 60...