The United States government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, leaving more than 2.1 million federal workers furloughed or working without pay. A 54-44 Senate vote failed to pass on Friday, ...

The federal shutdown won't impact benefits from major programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. But one of the first things that could get hit is the nutrition assistance that many ...

Some banks are offering a pause on payments on certain loans, waiving late fees and providing no-interest loans. By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber With the government shutdown continuing into its ...

HECO is also offering a donation-based Ohana Energy Gift Card program, which offers people a way to help family, friends, or ...