Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Santa's back in town with inflation, inclusion on his mind
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.
Don’t look for plastic partitions or faraway benches when visiting Santa Claus this year. The jolly old elf is back, pre-pandemic style.
Biden asks Congress to block potential railroad strike
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to pass legislation to intervene and block a railroad strike before next month’s deadline in the stalled contract talks.
Texas job growth expected to slow in 2023, report shows
Economists say it is a good time to prepare for a potential recession.
Economists say it is a good time to prepare for a potential recession.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
How much you can expect to pay for Thanksgiving staples this year
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Americans are bracing for a costly Thanksgiving this year, with double-digit percent increases in the price of turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Another railroad union approves deal, offering hope of avoiding strike
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
The Fed’s move raised its key short-term rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%, its highest level in 15 years.
Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices
From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.
From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.
Best places to retire in the US updated as inflation woes persist: Which place is No. 1?
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
New rankings place housing affordability as the number one factor.
US diesel supplier warns businesses to prepare for shortages, higher prices for consumers
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
The company suggests being aware of tank levels and not 'panic buying' fuel.
Social Security benefits to rise by record amount in 2023: Check how much money you could receive
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Attorney sues Romano's Macaroni Grill for 'deceptive' $2 inflation fee: 'Egregious and surreptitious'
Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing the Italian restaurant chain in a class-action lawsuit and claimed that customers don't learn of the fees until the end when they receive an itemized receipt.
Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing the Italian restaurant chain in a class-action lawsuit and claimed that customers don't learn of the fees until the end when they receive an itemized receipt.
Gov. Greg Abbott leads Beto O'Rourke by 11 points, new poll shows
A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.
A new poll from the UT/Texas Politics Project has Abbott in the driver seat. His lead over Democrat rival Beto O’Rourke is now at 11 points, 54% to 43%.