Social Security: COLA increasing but Medicare costs rising too in 2024
Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
McDonald’s brings adult Happy Meals with nostalgic McNugget Buddies
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
Federal jury awards $17.7 million to Kraft, other suppliers after major price-fixing conspiracy
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc. and Nestle USA, Inc. were among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc. and Nestle USA, Inc. were among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Homeowners could save tens of thousands in damages by using smart devices
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
Tesla delivers about a dozen Cybertruck pickups as it tries to fix production woes
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
With manufacturing kinks still to be worked out, Tesla has delivered the first dozen or so of its futuristic Cybertruck pickups to customers.
US third quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.
Colorado poised to ban 'fatphobia' in workplace, housing
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
The law aims to prevent landlords from discriminating against renters due to weight limits and to implement workplace accommodations for overweight Americans.
Subway is giving out free footlong cookies in these cities before they launch nationwide
Subway is celebrating National Cookie Day by giving customers in select cities a sneak peek of their new footlong cookies coming to stores nationwide.
Subway is celebrating National Cookie Day by giving customers in select cities a sneak peek of their new footlong cookies coming to stores nationwide.
Mark Cuban Sellling Dallas Mavericks: Adelson family confirms efforts to buy team
Following reports Tuesday that Mark Cuban intended to sell his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, the new potential owners issued a statement about the potential sale. Read the full statement here.
Following reports Tuesday that Mark Cuban intended to sell his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks, the new potential owners issued a statement about the potential sale. Read the full statement here.
Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal contributed to third-quarter operating loss
Red Lobster posted a huge loss in its third quarter -- linked partly to its Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal, which became a permanent fixture on its menu over the summer.
Red Lobster posted a huge loss in its third quarter -- linked partly to its Ultimate Endless Shrimp deal, which became a permanent fixture on its menu over the summer.
Best Buy combating theft with higher staffing levels in stores
Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry acknowledged the nationwide problem but said the electronics retailer has not experienced the significant loss competitors have thanks to its strategy of higher staffing levels, security, and full-service check-outs.
Best Buy CEO Corrie Barry acknowledged the nationwide problem but said the electronics retailer has not experienced the significant loss competitors have thanks to its strategy of higher staffing levels, security, and full-service check-outs.
Social Security clawed back overpayments tied to COVID-19 stimulus – lawmakers want answers
Some Social Security recipients have erroneously seen their benefits suspended or have been assessed overpayments due to COVID-19 stimulus checks.
Some Social Security recipients have erroneously seen their benefits suspended or have been assessed overpayments due to COVID-19 stimulus checks.
The rise and fall of Black Friday
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
“There was always that guy, that person who would be there with his lawn chair in front of the Best Buy, you know, three days early, a week early, to get that super cheap big-screen TV."
Black Friday shopping: JCPenney, Macy's lead with biggest discounts
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
JCPenney had the best average discounts for the fifth consecutive year, according to a study.
More Americans are using 'buy now, pay later' payment plans for the holidays
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.
Jury finds that largest US egg producers conspired to rig the market to drive up prices
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
A federal jury in Illinois has found that several major egg producers in the U.S. conspired to price-fix eggs between 2004 and 2008.
Over 32,000 hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs recalled over potential fire risk
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.
Automaker Stellantis has announced a recall of more than 32,000 of its hybrid Jeep Wrangler SUVs because they pose a potential fire risk.