Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
Why hurricane season could put an end to falling gas prices
Relief at the gas pump could be short-lived if hurricane outlooks are accurate, and at least one of the monster storms impacts a major oil production zone.
Relief at the gas pump could be short-lived if hurricane outlooks are accurate, and at least one of the monster storms impacts a major oil production zone.
Here's how much money you need to make to be happy living in Florida, study finds
A new study claims to know how much money you need to make in order to be happy living in Florida.
A new study claims to know how much money you need to make in order to be happy living in Florida.
Food supplies running low at some Central Florida shelters, food banks
More shelters are needing help to feed people in need. It's causing some of their food supply shelves to look bare.
More shelters are needing help to feed people in need. It's causing some of their food supply shelves to look bare.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Gas prices continue to drop in Florida
The average price of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Florida was $4.54 on Tuesday, down a dime from a week earlier and down 22 cents from a month earlier, according to the AAA auto club.
The average price of a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Florida was $4.54 on Tuesday, down a dime from a week earlier and down 22 cents from a month earlier, according to the AAA auto club.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Disney employees backing out of home buying, costing realtors big time
Some realtors say more Disney employees continue to back out of buying homes, after Disney postponed their big move.
Some realtors say more Disney employees continue to back out of buying homes, after Disney postponed their big move.
How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
Analysts: Bed Bath & Beyond stores turned down air conditioning to save money
Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of turning off the air conditioning in stores in an effort to cut costs as the retailer grapples with a significant drop in sales.
Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of turning off the air conditioning in stores in an effort to cut costs as the retailer grapples with a significant drop in sales.
This is what your job resume should look like in 2022
Putting a resume together can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be.
Putting a resume together can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be.
Retailers weigh cost of paying customers to keep unwanted items
Target, Walmart, GAP, American Eagle and other major retailers possess too much inventory.
Target, Walmart, GAP, American Eagle and other major retailers possess too much inventory.
Crypto thieves steal $100M in digital coins from US firm Harmony
Hackers have stolen over $1 billion in crypto from financial firms in the U.S. so far in 2022.
Hackers have stolen over $1 billion in crypto from financial firms in the U.S. so far in 2022.
Non-tech-savvy seniors unable to take advantage of digital coupons, study finds
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
A 2021 study by the Pew Research Center showed that 39% of those 65 and older do not own a smartphone, and 25% don't use the internet. That means millions of seniors can’t take advantage of digital-only deals.
Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
AAA: Florida gas prices drop ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Florida gas prices have dropped 14 cents as millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, according to American Automobile Association (AAA).
Florida gas prices have dropped 14 cents as millions of Americans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, according to American Automobile Association (AAA).
Orange County Commission debates rent stabilization efforts, tenants' rights
Inside the Orange County Commission chambers, commissioners talked over the details of rent stabilization and tenants' rights. Outside, activists said it's time for a change.
Inside the Orange County Commission chambers, commissioners talked over the details of rent stabilization and tenants' rights. Outside, activists said it's time for a change.
Orange County exploring rent control options as prices soar
In 2020, the average rent price in the county was about $1,400. That spiked to nearly $1,700 in 2021 – which is a 25-percent increase.
In 2020, the average rent price in the county was about $1,400. That spiked to nearly $1,700 in 2021 – which is a 25-percent increase.