Making Cents with Walter Allen 10/30/25
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
U.S., China reach preliminary deal to ease trade tensions
The U.S. and China reached a preliminary agreement that would prevent a new round of steep tariffs and keep critical rare earth mineral supplies flowing to the U.S. from China.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Making Cents with Walter Allen 10/24/25
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
The October effect: Should investors be spooked
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with certified financial planner Michael Berkhahn about what the government shutdown means for investors.
What the government shutdown means for your wallet
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with certified financial planner Michael Berkhahn about some of the biggest ripple effects for Florida as a government shutdown continues.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
Making Cents with Walter Allen: Oct. 17, 2025
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.