An economist explains why the recent credit rating downgrades for major U.S. banks might not carry a big impact.

Thanks to the new law, Cross and Mitchell each got a deposit in their checking account representing retroactive Social ...

If you still get your Social Security check or tax refund in the mail, that could soon change. The federal government is ...

The Republican bill proposes kicking 8.6 million Americans off Medicaid over the next 10 years, according to the ...

President Donald Trump issued an executive order to phase out paper checks in favor of electronic payments starting Sept 30.

President Trump met with House Republicans on Capitol Hill to press for passage of a wide-ranging bill meant to deliver his domestic agenda. Before the meeting, Mr. Trump blamed “one or two ...

The FTSE 100 , US markets and European stocks were mixed on Monday, as a new deal was struck between the EU and UK and ...

Gold futures climbed 1.4% to $3,232.70 per ounce at the time of writing, while the spot gold price rose 0.8% to $3,229.61 per ...

Stagflation is a recession with a combination of high inflation and high unemployment. This economic worst-case scenario is ...

Nearly 16 months after the high-profile deal was first announced, Capital One and Discover are expected to finalize their merger on May 18, combining to become the sixth-largest U.S.

Yale historian Greg Grandin’s panoramic, gorgeously crafted “America, América” announces its thesis in a repetition of a single word, with one subtle difference (check out the second “e”).

Ramp explains how EIN-only cards work, how to apply for one, and what the best business credit cards are for every type of ...