During a recession, it’s natural to look for risk-free ways to protect and grow your money. But while no investment is ever truly without risk, there are ways to help you weather economic downturns.

Capitol Police officers adjust security barriers around the East Plaza at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. With just days to go before federal money runs out with the end of the ...

When Congress fails to appropriate funding for the government by the of the next fiscal year on Oct. 1, the government shuts down. Interruptions in federal agency funding at the beginning of a fiscal ...

The clock is ticking in Washington, and if lawmakers can’t strike a deal by midnight Wednesday, the U.S. government will officially shut down — again. This would mark the third shutdown under ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a short-term ...