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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.
Planning to Work in Retirement? Don’t Count on It
Nearly 3 in 4 workers plan to fund part of their retirement with a paycheck — but data going back to 1999 shows most never actually do.
UPS and FedEx Vow to Return Tariff Refunds to Customers
UPS collected roughly $5 billion in tariffs from customers and has pledged to start issuing refunds, with the federal government's first payout round expected on or about May 11.
Walmart Opens $350M Milk Facility in Texas That Will Create 400 Jobs
Walmart's new Robinson, Texas plant — its third owned dairy facility — will supply fresher, affordable milk to customers at more than 650 stores across the South-Central U.S.
How Much Should You Tip? A Guide for Restaurants, Delivery and More
With tablets prompting tips at every checkout, here's what tipping etiquette experts say you actually owe — and which situations let you skip the tip entirely.
Proposed Rule Change Could Cut Federal Benefits for Disabled Adults
A proposed Trump administration rule could eliminate or slash monthly SSI payments for up to 400,000 disabled and low-income Americans who live with family.
