Social issues

Voters’ grim economic outlook helps boost Trump in new battleground poll

A deeply pessimistic view of the U.S. economy among registered voters was a driving force behind new polling that shows…

Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans

The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called “junk fees” in retirement accounts.   The U.S. Department of Labor on…

Why working longer is a bad retirement plan

Working longer is among the best ways to ensure you don’t outlive your retirement savings. The problem is, you can’t…

It may take $10 million to achieve ‘financial freedom,’ say ‘Earn Your Leisure’ hosts

Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings are among a growing class of financial influencers who want to help people be smarter…

Achieving the ‘American dream?’ A lot of it depends on where you grow up

Where a child grows up in the U.S. is becoming an increasingly critical component toward determining their future economic status.…

Judge says Georgia’s congressional and legislative districts are discriminatory and must be redrawn

A federal judge ruled Thursday that some of Georgia’s congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a…

Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine shooting that left at least 18 people dead

Law enforcement agencies are searching for the suspect in a mass shooting that left at least 18 people dead and…

Picking health insurance can be tricky: 6 key terms to know as open enrollment starts

Many people will soon be picking their health insurance plans for 2024: November is a common month for workplace open…