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See Where Layoffs Hit the US Job Market in 2026 With This Tracker
Four months into 2026, nearly 1,600 mass layoff announcements have affected more than 128,000 workers — but WARN filings suggest the labor market is cooling into a holding pattern
Frozen Pizzas Sold at Walmart Recalled. See the Impacted Flavors
The USDA expanded a dry-milk-powder salmonella recall to two Great Value frozen pizzas sold at Walmart, and regulators warn additional products may still be identified.
Is Tesla’s Pivot to Robotics Coming at the Cost of Its Car Business?
Tesla produced 50,000 more EVs than it sold in Q1 2026, and analysts warn that Elon Musk's robotics bet may be leaving the core car business behind.
Who Qualifies for the Capital One Settlement? What to Know.
If you held a Capital One 360 Savings account between 2019 and 2025, you may be owed money from a $425 million settlement — and no claim is needed.
Rent Now, Pay Later? The Housing Affordability Crisis Goes Fintech
Fintech companies are charging renters nearly $30 to borrow $600 for two weeks — costs consumer advocates say rival payday loans, with few federal guardrails to protect them.
Trump Made ‘Significant Effort’ to Avoid Spirit Airlines Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Duffy revealed Trump was 'like a dog on a bone' to save Spirit, but a $500 million bailout fell apart over creditor disputes.
Airlines Rush to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers with Rescue Fares
United, Delta, JetBlue, and others are capping fares as low as $99 one-way for travelers with a canceled Spirit ticket — but most deals expire within days.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down, Leaving Passengers Scrambling
Spirit's confirmed shutdown strands ticketholders with frozen customer service, uncertain refunds, and miles that may vanish — here's what the collapse means for your money.
Senior Caregivers Keep Working as Bills Rise and Support Falls Short
When an 83-year-old's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, he couldn't afford home care — so he kept working, because Social Security simply wasn't enough.
Losing a Spouse Is Hard Enough, but US Tax Laws Add Salt to the Wound
A quirk in the tax code called the "widow's penalty" can push a surviving spouse into a higher tax bracket — even on a smaller income.
