Fed Rate Hike: What It Means For PA Mortgages, Car Loans, Credit Cards

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 Wednesday. Here's what to know.

Automatic Tariff Refunds Coming To These PA Residents

Pennsylvania residents who bought these products can expect a refund.

Powerball Jackpot Soars To $1B For Next Drawing: Where To Buy In PA

“This is the most exciting jackpot run we’ve seen all year."

Here’s How Much Income It Takes To Be Rich In PA

If you make this much in Pennsylvania, you're considered rich.

PA Taxpayers May See Bigger 2025 Federal Income Tax Returns: What To Know As Tax Season Opens

Tax season opens Monday, Jan. 26. Here's what you should know:

PA Wagers Billions Of Dollars On Sports: What To Know

As wagering stands now, Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the amount of money wagered on sports betting in the nation.

Social Security Payments To Increase In January: What PA Residents Should Know

Pennsylvania had 326,614 Social Security recipients in 2024, with the majority being blind or disabled, according to federal data.

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In PA For Next Drawing

Pennsylvania has had 19 jackpot winners since 2003. Together, they claimed jackpots totalling $2.66 billion.

New Details On $1K 'Trump Accounts' For PA Babies

The accounts are savings tools where money is invested in the stock market on behalf of a child. See what that means for PA families here.

Tariff Changes In PA Ahead Of Holiday Shopping: What To Know

One Thanksgiving meal staple has seen a nearly 50 percent increase in price since 2024. Can you guess what dish it is?

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In PA?

It’s unclear if all Pennsylvanians would qualify if the idea comes to fruition. Here's what we know:

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $843M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In PA

Pennsylvania players can buy Mega Millions tickets at any Pennsylvania Lottery retailer or online. See details on buying tickets here.

Major Change Affecting Social Security Payments In PA For 2026

The cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 has been revealed.

How The Government Shutdown Could Impact Social Security Benefits In PA

About 12 percent of the staff have been furloughed and services not directly related to paying benefits may be halted.

Saturday’s Powerball Soars To $1.8 Billion: How To Play In PA

Powerball drawings are held three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In PA As Jackpot Swells To $1.7B

There were no jackpot winners in the drawing, which means it has now swelled to $1.7 billion.

$815M Powerball Jackpot, 7th-Largest In History: Where To Buy Tickets In PA

The top prize has a cash value of $367.9 million, Powerball said.

$750M Powerball Jackpot, 10th-Largest In History: Where To Buy Tickets In PA

The top prize has a cash value of $338.6 million, Powerball said.

9 Products That Could Get More Expensive In PA Due To European Tariffs

From wine to cheese and auto parts, these things could get more expensive for Pennsylvanians, experts say.

How The $1,000-Per-Baby ‘Trump Accounts’ Would Affect PA Parents

The proposal would give parents $1,000 to invest in their baby’s future.

Inflation Drops To 4-Year Low: See How Prices In PA Compare

Grocery prices are down 0.4 percent, in part by a big 12.7 percent fall in the price of eggs, marking the biggest drop since September 2020.

Tariffs May Make These 10 Things Pricier In PA

Here are some things that could cost more as a result of the new tariffs:

Trump Proposal To Eliminate Federal Taxes At 150K: What It Means In PA

"I know what his goal is: no tax for anybody who makes less than $150,000 a year," Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said.

Will IRS Layoffs Affect Tax Refund Timing? How To Track Status In PA

With DOGE cutting thousands of probationary employees from the IRS, you may be wondering if your tax refund will be delayed this year.

New Tariffs Take Effect: What That Could Mean For PA Consumers

New 25 percent tariffs on products imported from Mexico and Canada took effect Tuesday. Here's what that could mean for Pennsylvania.

$100K Doesn't Go As Far As You Think In PA, New Study Reveals

A new study by SEOSpace revealed how far a $100,000 salary will stretch in 2025 across all U.S. states.

Will PA Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know

President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.

Where's My Refund: Check Your IRS Tax Refund In PA

Information is updated overnight every day, so there’s no need to check multiple times a day.

Tax Season Starts Soon: What To Know When Filing 2024 Income Tax In PA

Here’s what Pennsylvania taxpayers need to know going into the tax season:

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In PA

Residents who didn’t receive COVID stimulus payments in 2021 will automatically receive up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Car Insurance Surges In PA: Here's Why, And What You Can Do

Pennsylvania's average vehicle insurance rate is lower than average rates in New Jersey, New York, and Delaware. See the numbers here.

Social Security Retirement Age To Change In 2025: What It Means In PA

Social Security applicants will face a growing retirement age beginning in 2025. Here's what it means in Pennsylvania.

Winter 2025: What La Niña Could Mean For PA Home Heating Bills

See how much Pennsylvania residents are expected to spend heating their homes this winter.

Inflation Is Cooling — Not That Philly-Area Consumers Have Noticed

Inflation in the Philadelphia metro area continues to outpace other parts of the country, according to a new analysis.

PA Gas Prices Are Going Down: Here’s Why

Nationally, gas prices are about 50 cents cheaper now than they were back in April, when prices peaked. See the latest averages in PA:

Home Insurance Rates Spike Nationwide: See Impacts In PA

Since 2018, home insurance costs have been rising in Pennsylvania, with 2023 seeing a large increase in prices. See a breakdown here.

Keep An Eye Out For This SNAP Benefits Scam, PA Officials Warn

The scam in question typically presents as a social media post that directs people to an offer for emergency SNAP benefits, officials said.

It Costs This Much To Live In Pennsylvania, New Report Says

Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's median household income was $71,798 in 2022 —​ lower than the 2022 national average of $74,580, data shows.

PA Might See Lower Gas Prices In 2024: Here’s Why

U.S. fuel prices reached record highs in 2022 due to COVID supply issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. But they're coming back down.

PA Households Spend This Much On Renovation Projects, Study Finds

Bathroom and kitchen renovations are the most popular home improvement projects, the study says. Find out how much PA homeowners pay.