• November 1, 2024 / 12:33 PM EDT / AP What's the cost of withdrawing early from your 401(k)? What's the cost of withdrawing early from your 401(k)? 02:56 The IRS on Friday announced an increase to the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 — to $23,500, up from $23,000 in 2024.

  • Economy grows 2.8% in latest GDP report The economy grew 2.8% last quarter. Here's how that impacts you 02:14 U.S. payrolls slumped sharply in October, weighed down by people not working as a result of two hurricanes and major labor disputes.  The U.S. added just 12,000 in October, well below economists' estimate of 100,000, marking

  • The rise of crypto voters A look at crypto's impact on the 2024 election 03:02 For the first time ever, cryptocurrency could play a role in choosing the next U.S. president . As digital currencies have become more mainstream, crypto investors are emerging as a key new voting bloc. Anywhere from 7% to 21% of

  • Pension a sticking point for Boeing machinists Pension plan a sticking point for Boeing machinists on strike 04:46 Boeing machinists union leadership has endorsed the latest contract proposal and is calling for a vote early next week, possibly bringing an end to a weekslong strike . "It is time for our Members to lock in

  • Ford to idle F-150 Lightning plant for 7 weeks Ford to idle F-150 Lightning plant for 7 weeks 01:57 Ford Motor on Thursday said it is temporarily halting production of the Detroit automaker's F-150 Lightning pickup truck until 2025 amid waning consumer demand for electric vehicles.  Ford will pause manufacturing of the EV at its Rouge

  • Starbucks no longer charging customers for non-dairy milk Starbucks no longer charging customers for non-dairy milk 00:23 Starbucks is looking to turn its business around by being less of a fast-food chain and more of a neighborhood coffee house.  Brian Niccol, the struggling company's new CEO, on Thursday shared his vision of Starbucks becoming "a

  • Starbucks no longer charging customers for non-dairy milk Starbucks no longer charging customers for non-dairy milk 00:23 Starbucks is looking to turn its business around by being less of a fast-food chain and more of a neighborhood coffee house.  Brian Niccol, the struggling company's new CEO, on Thursday shared his vision of Starbucks becoming "a

  • Credit Karma customers who were deceived by the credit service's company's alleged false "pre-approved" offers will get $2.5 million from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC on Thursday announced that it is sending payments to nearly 51,000 consumers who filed a valid claim with the commission before a March deadline. It first took action

  • Trump on immigration, border security Trump emphasizes economy, immigration as top issues before 2024 elections 02:20 Trump Media & Technology Group has had a wild stock market ride this month. After quadrupling in price just days before, the stock has lost 31% of its value during a two-day decline, shaving about $1.9 billion from former

  • About 60,000 tumblers sold at Wawa stores in eight states and the District of Columbia are being recalled after its manufacturer received four reports of laceration injuries, according to a notice published Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The tumblers' metal straws pose a risk of cutting consumers' hands and mouths, the notice