CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Corporate executive pay continued its upward movement last year, driven by a bump in total compensation. Organizations leveraged high stock performance and one-time financial incentives to maintain executive talent, pushing CEO payments to millions of dollars.
Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Officials inside the Trump administration are reportedly exploring a new $250 bill bearing his image. Here's what to know.
Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.
Social Security June payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security June payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Xcel Energy rate increase settlement could cut gas hike nearly in half
Xcel Energy and consumer advocate groups have announced a deal that could lower the company’s proposed gas rate hike, and even give refunds to customers if regulators approve the framework.
Xcel Energy and consumer advocate groups have announced a deal that could lower the company’s proposed gas rate hike, and even give refunds to customers if regulators approve the framework.
New study reveals best and worst places to raise a family in America
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Raising a family requires a lot of time and planning, but sometimes the area you decide to relocate to may offer good opportunities for a fresh start in a new zip code, according to a recent study.
Top 5 US housing markets where home prices are dropping right now
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
Home sellers across the country still find themselves needing to cut their asking prices in order to find buyers, with nearly one out of every six of them doing so last month. However, in some cities, that figure is much higher.
American confidence in economy drops to four-year low, poll finds
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
American economic confidence has plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four years, driven by a combination of resurgent inflation, soaring gas prices and growing political pessimism in both parties.
Record Memorial Day weekend expected
People traveling could break records this Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting more than 45 million on the move as gas prices only get higher.
People traveling could break records this Memorial Day weekend, with AAA predicting more than 45 million on the move as gas prices only get higher.
Is cheap gas bad for your car?
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
As gas prices soar, are the cheapest gas stations OK for your car? We talked to an expert to find out.
Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Minnesota Memorial Day travel: Gas prices could hit $4.80 this summer
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Memorial Day weekend is kicking off summer, but this year, drivers are facing some of the highest gas prices in years.
Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.
Bank activity of non-citizens faces heightened review under Trump order
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
President Donald Trump’s new executive order calls for financial institutions to scan for indicators of people without legal status opening bank accounts or obtaining loans.
Red Lobster to shutdown its oldest location after company's financial struggles
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
The financial struggles of seafood restaurant Red Lobster have led to the company shutting down their longest-standing location.
Montana to implement SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions — See what other states have bans
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Montana is the latest state that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and ban them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining 22 other states to implement bans.
Minnesota politics: What didn’t get finished?
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Minnesota lawmakers ended the session with several high-profile proposals left unresolved, including issues such as gun safety, school security funding, car tab fees and infrastructure deals.
Worst Hawaii flooding in decades disrupts farms and produce markets
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
Hawaii's farming industry is struggling to recover after March storms produced the worst flooding the state has seen in 20 years. The natural disaster has dealt a serious blow to local food supply chains, with state officials urging farmers not to give up.
House proposal would charge EV owners $130 yearly for road repairs
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Electric vehicle owners could soon face a $130 annual federal fee under a proposed bipartisan bill created to shore up funding for road maintenance.
Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.
More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds.