Personal Finance

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.

Celebrating Mom Is Going to Cost You More This Year. Here’s Why

Flowers, jewelry, and chocolates are each up more than 7% this year, pushing the typical Mother's Day gift package to $543 — $29 more than last year.

When Do You Get Your SSI Check for May 2026? See Payment Schedule

The May SSI check goes out May 1 — on a Friday — and the full 2026 payment schedule shows several months when checks arrive early due to weekends.

Gas Prices May Soon Average $4.50 per Gallon, One Analyst Predicts

GasBuddy's head of petroleum analysis warns that national gas prices, already at $4.23 a gallon, could spike to $4.50 as U.S.-Iran tensions drive oil markets higher.

276 Arrested in Connection with ‘Scam Centers’ Targeting Americans

A global FBI crackdown on crypto 'pig-butchering' fraud dismantled nine scam centers and charged six defendants in San Diego for stealing millions.