Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

University of Houston says Cougar Textbook Access Program saved students $10.2 million

University of Houston says Cougar Textbook Access Program saved students $10.2 million

The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.

The price of textbooks is often a major expense for college students. Now more colleges are tapping into what's called OER, Open Educational Resources, to help cut down that cost.

Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road

Hyundai, Kia: Millions of recalled vehicles with fire risk remain on road

Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.

Millions of recalled Hyundai and Kia vehicles remain on the road — unrepaired — after being recalled in September, according to the Associated Press.

Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?

Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?

Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.

Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides

Beyoncé’s 'Cowboy Carter' celebrated by Uber, Lyft with discounted rides

Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.

Beyoncé’s new album, “Act ll: Cowboy Carter," was released Friday, and Uber and Lyft are both offering limited-supply discount codes.

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024

Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.

Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.

EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy

EV maker slashes prices as it tries to avoid bankruptcy

California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through. 

California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through. 

Map: The top Easter candy in your state for 2024

Map: The top Easter candy in your state for 2024

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask.

The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask.

Houston Astros game savings: Cheaper tickets, snacks, souvenirs

Houston Astros game savings: Cheaper tickets, snacks, souvenirs

Taking a family to an Astros home game, buying snacks, and paying for parking can run you nearly $200. That's a big number on the score board when times are tight.

Taking a family to an Astros home game, buying snacks, and paying for parking can run you nearly $200. That's a big number on the score board when times are tight.

Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues

Subaru recalling over 118K vehicles for airbag deployment issues

Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator. 

Subaru is recalling more than 118,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to an issue that could prevent the airbags from deploying during a crash, according to a federal safety regulator. 

401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high

401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high

A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.

A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.

Burger King giving out free Whoppers to celebrate 2024 solar eclipse — How to get one

Burger King giving out free Whoppers to celebrate 2024 solar eclipse — How to get one

Come April 8, as the solar eclipse captivates spectators from Texas to Maine, Burger King will be satisfying hungry crowds with an exclusive deal to mark this cosmic rarity.

Come April 8, as the solar eclipse captivates spectators from Texas to Maine, Burger King will be satisfying hungry crowds with an exclusive deal to mark this cosmic rarity.

Trader Joe's raises banana prices for 1st time in over 2 decades

Trader Joe's raises banana prices for 1st time in over 2 decades

Trader Joe's, known for its affordability, is breaking a long-standing tradition by raising banana prices for the first time in over two decades.

Trader Joe's, known for its affordability, is breaking a long-standing tradition by raising banana prices for the first time in over two decades.

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.