US consumers added $16B in credit card debt so far this year, preliminary data shows
The average credit card deb per household was $11,019.
US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic
Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.
Sticker shock pushes shoppers out of new-car market as affordability crisis deepens
Auto industry experts say consumers turning to used cars find little relief as prices remain elevated.
Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?
Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Companies in the private sector lost 32,000 jobs in November, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday.
Lake County wants $1.3M back after Kroger Delivery closes Orlando operations
Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Black Friday 2025 store hours: When will Walmart, Target and other stores be open?
Many retailers will be opening early on Friday in anticipation of a busy shopping day.
Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, beef from Brazil
Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.
Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs
Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.
Mortgage delinquencies are increasing across the U.S.; see which cities are most affected
The increasing cost of living has left many homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments.
Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know
The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.
Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025
Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.
10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K
Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.
More Americans are falling behind on their utility bills, analysis shows
A new analysis finds that millions of Americans have utility debt so substantial that it may get sent to collections.
IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology
Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.