Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Nobel economics prize awarded to former Fed chair Ben Bernanke, 2 other Americans
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
The Nobel Prize winners’ research took on great real-world significance when investors sent the financial system into a panic during the fall of 2008.
Adderall shortages impacting ADHD patients
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Pharmacists are sounding the alarm.
Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.
Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
Time is running out to get historically high-paying savings bonds to fight inflation
High inflation has been a problem for most budgets, but it may offer a money-making benefit to those who have some cash to spare.
High inflation has been a problem for most budgets, but it may offer a money-making benefit to those who have some cash to spare.
‘Unnecessary’ work meetings waste productivity and money, survey finds
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
The Great Resignation: How much does it cost to quit your job?
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Quitting your job without a new one lined up is a daunting task, and will cost each person differently. Here are some tips for figuring out your number.
Got a pocket full of 'Strong Dollars'? There's good news and bad
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. However, it might not be as great as it sounds.
Amid the headlines about rising inflation and interest rates, you may have also heard that the 'dollar' has been growing stronger, in the world. However, it might not be as great as it sounds.
Skimpflation: Watchdogs say look out for food ingredient changes amid shortages
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Consumer watchdogs say "Skimpflation," otherwise known as ingredient changes in foods and beverages is being more and more noticeable amid supply chain delays and shortages.
Baby formula shortage: US to allow long-term foreign imports to prevent repeat
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.
Final GDP estimate for Q2 confirms negative economic growth
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
GDP contracted in the second quarter of 2022, according to the final estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Here's what that means for you.
Fewer people request US unemployment benefits amid solid hiring, high inflation
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Applications for unemployment benefits last week saw their lowest number of claims since April. If the number continues to drop, the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates higher than it plans to slow the economy.
Costco CFO says hot dog combo price might remain $1.50 forever
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Costco CFO Richard Galanti said the company's gas and travel sectors allowed the company to make up for loss at the food court.
Dick's Sporting Goods announces plans to hire up to 9,000 for holidays
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
A slew of companies have already announced their seasonal hiring plans.
Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Costco puts off membership fee increase as renewals hit all-time highs
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Costco historically increases its membership fees every 5.5 years,
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.