Student loan borrowers have more time to cut their interest rate

Student loan borrowers currently making payments have a little more time to temporarily cut their interest rates. The federal government extended the deadline for them to shave a full percentage point off their interest rate by making their payments automatically.

Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them

Treasury plans to automatically create Trump Accounts for millions of children, but families must take additional steps for eligible children to receive the separate $1,000 federal contribution.

Nike cutting more jobs as turnaround struggles continue

Nike is slashing cut jobs as part of a sweeping corporate restructuring initiative to reignite financial growth and streamlining its business model.

Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much

New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.

Most Americans now blame Trump for high prices, poll finds

Public frustration with President Donald Trump is mounting as a new poll shows disapproval of his economic policies and handling of rising prices.

Florida minimum wage reaches $15: What workers need to know

Florida’s minimum wage is set to reach $15 an hour Wednesday, completing a six-year increase approved by voters in 2020.

Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk

The days of minting pennies may be numbered. On Monday, U.S. senators passed a bill that formally ends production of the venerable copper coin, sending the bill to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature. 

US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

U.S.-Canada relations hit another low on Tuesday as the U.S. implemented a new ban on Canadian imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the nations.

Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US

A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.

Apple loses record $5.7B in verdict over patent dispute

A jury awarded a tech company over $5.7 billion after determining that Apple infringed claims from two patents.