US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Florida gas prices up 18 cents after Hurricane Beryl
Just over one month into hurricane season, the Gulf Coast is already seeing brutal impacts after Beryl wreaked havoc on southern Texas and pushed inland.
Prepare to pay for your bank accounts, Chase warns customers
Chase’s CEO says customers using free services like checking accounts and wealth-management tools could get charged.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
Price of postage stamps to be raised soon, despite recent increase
The USPS raised the price of stamps to 68 cents in January.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Suburban homeowner's property tax bill skyrockets from $1,800 to over $30K
A homeowner in unincorporated Chicago Heights is reeling after receiving a property tax bill that assessed his modest 1950s home at over $1 million.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
Rare $500 banknote from 1934 set for auction
A rare $500 banknote from 1934 will be auctioned on Wednesday by England-based Hanson’s Auctioneers.
Trump proposes making tips tax-free. Here's what it would mean for workers
In the U.S., there are more than 2 million waiters and waitresses whose tips make up a large portion of their income, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates.
Inflation pushing Tampa Bay area seniors to seek more help
Most of us are feeling the impact of inflation, but Tampa Bay’s Metropolitan Ministries said it’s having a huge impact on Florida seniors, many of whom are now coming to them for help.
Waffle House will raise wages for tipped workers amid labor advocacy efforts
Waffle House is increasing pay for its U.S. workers - and menu prices are going up.
If you owe the IRS estimated taxes, Monday is the deadline
Monday, June 17 is an IRS tax deadline. Here’s what to know about second-quarter estimated payments due for some American taxpayers.
Foreclosures on the rise again nationwide — A look at the hardest hit states
More Americans lost their homes in May as foreclosures move higher.
Skilled workers are in demand: These trade jobs pay the most
Demand for skilled workers is driving up salaries in trade jobs — here are the ones that pay the best.
Saving on travel playing the card game
When it comes to saving on vacation, travelers are playing a game of credit card strategy.
Here's who's hiring teens this summer – and which jobs pay the most
Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.
Raising a child is getting more expensive, especially in these 5 states
Raising a child is more pricey now than it was several years ago, but the issue is particularly glaring in these areas in the U.S.
More than a quarter of Americans admit to skipping meals due to skyrocketing grocery costs: Report
26% of respondents claimed they purchased unhealthy foods for themselves or their families because of inflation.
Soaring insurance rates drive auto insurance shopping rates higher: report
Shopping rates for new auto insurers climbed in January and February 2024, rebounding from a dip in the previous quarter.