Luckiest stores to buy a lottery ticket in Washington
Are you hoping to win the jackpot this year? The Washington State Lottery released a list of the state's top 10 luckiest retailers.
COVID fraud: Woman sentenced for using nearly $500k in business aid for luxury purchases
A Seattle woman has been sentenced for defrauding a COVID assistance program and using that money that was meant for company payroll and instead went on luxury shopping sprees, bought collectible cars, and failed BitCoin investment.
Cost-cutting measures could impact Seattle summer camps for disabled youth
Faced with a staggering budget deficit of a quarter-billion dollars, the city of Seattle is desperately trying to save money. But could a cost-cutting measure come at the price of canceling valuable summer camps for kids with disabilities?
President launches task force to battle price hikes
President Joe Biden just launched a new task force to battle corporate pricing.
New toll rates on I-405, SR-167 take effect
Driving on some of our highways is getting a lot more expensive starting on March 1.
Toll prices increasing in Washington
Toll rates are increasing for two major highways in our area: Interstate 405 and SR-167.
IRS: Tax returns are higher this year
Some Americans are already seeing higher tax returns this year. The IRS reports the average return as of February 16 is more than $3,000.
White House relieves $1.2B worth of student loans
New this morning, President Biden canceled $1.2 billion in student loans. This benefits more than 150,000 borrowers.
Financial expert: Year-end money moves
While you're busy decking the halls, don't forget to make some smart money moves before the end of the year.
WA leader of $6.8M pandemic fraud scheme pleads guilty
A 29-year-old woman who used fraudulently wired pandemic assistance to fund a lavish lifestyle has pleaded guilty to her involvement in the wide-ranging scheme.
Holiday tipping: What to do, what NOT to do
We've covered tipping fatigue, but during the holiday season, leaving a tip might really hurt your bank account. Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the do's and don'ts for tipping during the holidays.
State employee speaks out about cap-and-trade fuel costs
A former Washington State Department of Transportation employee is threatening to sue the state. Whistleblower Scott Smith claims he was retaliated against and eventually pushed out of his job for telling the truth about the state’s hotly contested cap and trade program.
Christmas toys for every budget
We want to help you save some cash as we head into a holiday season marked by inflation and high-interest rates. Joining Good Day Seattle is the editor-in-chief of 'Toy Insider' Ali Mierzejewski.
'Eggnog Nation' aims to eliminate hunger
1.6 billion people in Western Washington recently visited food banks, according to new data. This morning, we're hearing all about a big push to get milk to more kids, seniors and families and egg nog is at the center of it all! Mark Coleman from Food Lifeline joins Good Day Seattle to explain.
What 2023's holiday hiring market looks like
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Seattle to talk about what the holiday hiring market will look like this season, and what companies are hiring temporary positions.
Be on the lookout for student loan scams
The feds are warning student loan borrowers to look out for scammers. As payments come due, online criminals are looking to take advantage.
Finance expert shares common credit card mistakes
Amid surging interest rates and inflation, many Americans are turning to their credit cards to make ends meet. As the payment option grows in popularity, we wanted to breakdown some of the biggest mistakes to avoid.
IRS to pause accepting claims for COVID-era tax credit amid fraudulent claims
The tax credit, called the Employee Retention Credit, was created to help small businesses keep paying their employees during the pandemic if they were suspended from operating.
Cheap gas event intended to highlight WA's high gas tax
There were long lines at Jackson's Gas Station in Kent on Wednesday. In a two-hour window, gas was $3.82 per gallon. The group that organized this discounted price told FOX 13 the move was to show people what gas prices would be if Washington's gas tax was lowered.
WA's largest Amazon fulfillment center opens in Arlington
The largest Amazon fulfillment center in the state opens today in Arlington, and they are actively hiring.