Author: Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

As the White House and Congress near a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling, what a deal – or what no deal – would mean for you and the economy.

Target is grappling with fallout from its decision to remove some LGBTQ merchandise following conservative backlash

How to apply for Social Security for the first time. Here are some basics

What is Social Security and how does it work? The program that serves about 70 million Americans is in the spotlight because of debt ceiling, solvency

Target pulled some LGBTQ items from some stores after customer complaints. The merchandise has been available since early May for Pride Month in June.

Fed Chair Powell said officials may not have to raise the fed funds rate as much due to banking system stress. He added risks are “more balanced”

The Fed says it won’t cut interest rates this year even if there’s a recession because it wants to stamp out inflation. Markets aren’t buying it.

A last-minute deal that raises debt ceiling could roil markets and cause a recession even if default is averted if borrowing costs rise, stocks tank

The job market for college grads is cooling off but some industries are still hiring. While tech struggles, health care, education, retail are hiring

Despite persistent labor shortages, workers without a college degree still struggle to get higher-paying roles in America’s job market, study says