United flight turns around over Atlantic after onboard device sparks alarm

A United Airlines flight bound for Spain returned to Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday night after a potential security concern prompted the aircraft to turn around over the Atlantic Ocean. United Flight 236 departed Newark en route to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, but reversed course about 90 minutes into…

Costco gas demand hits record highs as consumers seek low prices at pump

Costco’s gas stations saw a surge in demand in the most recent quarter as consumers sought out its low-priced gasoline, which helped the company top the market expectations for its third-quarter sales. Costco CEO Ron Vachris noted the “backdrop of ongoing macro uncertainty” has consumers searching out affordable options given…

529 plans offer tax-free growth and new options families may not know about

American households saving money for their children’s educations can leverage tax-advantaged 529 accounts to make their dollars go further. 529 education savings accounts are typically opened by parents, guardians or grandparents for minor children and allow those savings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and funds can be withdrawn tax-free…

ETFs for retirees explained with tips on diversification and income

Americans who are retired or are approaching retirement and are evaluating their investment portfolios can turn to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that may offer built-in diversification for core holdings or exposure to specific sectors. ETFs are securities that typically track indexes and allow investors to get exposure to a number of companies…

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5 housing markets where home price cuts are most common right now

The housing market remains hot in much of the country, with rising prices creating affordability concerns for would-be buyers – though some markets are seeing sizable amounts of price cuts over the last month. Data from Realtor.com found that nationally, the share of active listings…

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SpaceX officially files for blockbuster IPO

SpaceX on Wednesday submitted documents to move forward with its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), as the revolutionary company that’s pursuing the eventual colonization of Mars and deploying space-based AI data centers. The company, led by CEO Elon Musk, has grown into the world’s largest space business and is…

Fed minutes reveal policymakers worried about Iran war energy price impact

Federal Reserve policymakers were concerned about high energy prices contributing to inflationary pressures in the economy when they held interest rates steady last month, the minutes from the meeting show. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the Fed panel responsible for monetary policy decisions, released the minutes of policymakers’ April…

US federal deficit projected to hit  trillion in fiscal year 2026

The federal government is projected to run a budget deficit of at least $2 trillion this fiscal year, according to an estimate by the Treasury Department and bond market participants. Earlier this month, the Treasury released its quarterly refunding documents for the second quarter of the calendar year, which included…

New York commuter rail strike ending after MTA, unions reach agreement

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike is set to end after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and union leaders reached an agreement. In a post on X, Hochul said phased LIRR service is expected to resume Tuesday at noon, easing travel…

Gen Z more financially independent as saving rates rise, study finds

Young Americans are working to save money for their future goals and retirement despite housing costs straining their budgets, a new report finds. Bank of America on Tuesday released its latest Better Money Habits study of how adult members of Gen Z are handling their finances in adulthood. It found…

These 5 cities offer retirees affordability and quality of life

Americans looking to retire this year may be considering relocating to a new city that allows their retirement savings to go further, and a new analysis by GOBankingRates spotlights five cities to consider. The amount an individual or couple needs to have saved to retire can vary significantly across different…

Amazon faces class action lawsuit over unreturned tariff costs to consumers

Amazon is facing a new class action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to refund tariff-related costs it passed on to consumers through higher prices in order to appease the Trump administration. Consumers allege in a proposed lawsuit filed in Seattle that the tech giant collected hundreds of millions of…

Starbucks slashes around 300 US support roles

Coffee giant Starbucks is slashing about 300 U.S. support roles and closing some regional support offices. “We are taking further action under the Back to Starbucks strategy, building on our strong business momentum and working to return the company to durable, profitable growth,” a Starbucks spokesperson said in a statement to FOX…