Rick VanderKnyff

Republicans have long targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for elimination. It survives, for now, but has drastically scaled back its work.

Several million federal workers are living without pay as the government shutdown stretches on with no end in sight.

The FTC accuses Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster’s parent company, of coordinating with ticket brokers who dominate online ticket sales.

A Fed rate cut, soaring beef prices, AI stock bubble concerns and job hugging — here’s what consumers need to know this week.

The end of an e-commerce era. Plus: “KPop Demon Hunters” is on the mind (and in the ears) of a lot of parents, and more.

Tariffs on coffee-producing countries — including a 50% levy on Brazil — are likely to raise prices for America’s millions of coffee drinkers.

Numerous states adjust the excise tax they charge at the pump annually on July 1. Washington will have the biggest jump at 6 cents per gallon.

Treasury bills, also known as T-bills, are auctioned by the government at a discount to the face value. When they mature, the government pays the buyer the full face value — thus generating a return.

Direct indexing is an investment strategy that involves purchasing individual stocks that make up an index, rather than investing in a fund designed to track that index.

A series of moves, including staff cuts and policy changes, could burden many Social Security applicants and beneficiaries and even threaten the stability of the system.