Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
'Patterson Ranch': Georgetown family adapts to change while preserving their legacy
Though they sold the property roughly two years ago, Glenn has stayed closely involved with the development process. Along with streets being named for family members, the development will be called “Patterson Ranch.”
Though they sold the property roughly two years ago, Glenn has stayed closely involved with the development process. Along with streets being named for family members, the development will be called “Patterson Ranch.”
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
Party City files for bankruptcy protection amid rising prices
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Party City is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after struggling with rising prices and a pullback in customer spending.
Netflix is hiring a flight attendant for one of its private jets—and the job pays up to $385,000
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
Job candidates can apply now for the role on the Netflix website for a chance to travel and earn a quality salary.
How inflation is changing the way people use payment apps
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
A recent survey by Forbes finds that some young adults are using payment apps to cover the costs of restaurant tabs, groceries, and rent.
Egg prices going up, local farmers trying to stay afloat
Local egg farmers are saying they're having to raise their prices because of increased feed costs and more. The price of eggs has nearly tripled in the past couple of weeks.
Local egg farmers are saying they're having to raise their prices because of increased feed costs and more. The price of eggs has nearly tripled in the past couple of weeks.
US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
The CPI report is a good indicator of whether Wall Street's recent optimism is warranted or overdone.
The CPI report is a good indicator of whether Wall Street's recent optimism is warranted or overdone.
Egg prices rise more than 64% in some states
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Texas The Issue Is: Congressman Wesley Hunt discusses migrant crisis, budget, battle among GOP
Newly elected Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt insists the deepening immigration crisis along the Texas border is a clear and present danger to America's sovereignty and security.
Newly elected Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt insists the deepening immigration crisis along the Texas border is a clear and present danger to America's sovereignty and security.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Record-high Social Security cost-of-living increase poised to kick in soon
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
How high gas prices could rise by spring
A new projection from GasBuddy suggests that gas prices will decrease next year after record highs in 2022, but they could still hit $4 per gallon by May.
A new projection from GasBuddy suggests that gas prices will decrease next year after record highs in 2022, but they could still hit $4 per gallon by May.
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.