Gas prices dropped by more than they have all year as after-holiday demand dips
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Decreasing oil prices and less demand has caused a sizeable drop in gas prices this week.
Q1 GDP revised down on lackluster consumer spending
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 1.3% for the January-through-March period after rising 3.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the BEA's advance estimate.
Social Security has a 'billionaire problem,' advocate warns
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
Social Security benefits will be cut significantly in 2035 without a fix. Here's what advocates say we can do to prevent that.
New construction still popular as most Americans believe it’s a bad time to buy an existing home
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
New builds increased by 21.2% compared to March of last year, with the South seeing a higher rates of new construction permits.
Biden extends time frame to get credit toward student loan forgiveness
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Interest rates are up and student loan forgiveness isn't really finalized yet, making for turbulent loan market as we enter into presidential policies.
Is college worth it? Here's what Americans think in new survey
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Is the cost of college worth it? Americans have mixed views amid rising tuition costs and mounting student loan debt.
Nearly 80% of Americans now consider fast food a 'luxury' due to high prices
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
A recent LendingTree survey found that 78% of Americans now consider fast food a "luxury" purchase due to high prices, with 62% eating it less frequently and nearly half finding it as expensive as sit-down restaurant meals.
Bass Pro Shops' CEO says brand will focus on affordability amid Inflation
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Johnny Morris, CEO and founder of Bass Pro Shops, says inflation is 'very real,' and brand will focus on affordability.
Baltimore channel affected by bridge collapse set to reopen early June
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work on restoring the Federal Channel to its original 700-foot width and 50-foot depth by clearing the remaining wreckage from the riverbed. Based on recent dive surveys and engineer analysis, the work to restore the Federal Channel is projected to conclude between June 8-10.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to work on restoring the Federal Channel to its original 700-foot width and 50-foot depth by clearing the remaining wreckage from the riverbed. Based on recent dive surveys and engineer analysis, the work to restore the Federal Channel is projected to conclude between June 8-10.
Chipotle customers claim filming gets bigger portions amid portion size controversy
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
Chipotle customers are claiming that filming employees results in larger portions amid ongoing complaints about reduced portion sizes and high food prices.
3 different Publix locations sell 3 winning Florida Lottery tickets worth combined $157K in same day
Three different Publix locations were responsible for selling three winning Fantasy 5 tickets for Thursday's drawing, according to the Florida Lottery.
Three different Publix locations were responsible for selling three winning Fantasy 5 tickets for Thursday's drawing, according to the Florida Lottery.
Retirement account balances hit highest level since 2021; how does yours compare?
A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.
A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two key factors.
15 million Americans still harmed by medical debt despite credit agencies' changes
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
The CFPB said some 15 million Americans are still struggling with more than $49 billion in outstanding medical bills in collections on their credit reports.
List: Fast food chains offering low-cost deals to lure customers
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
These fast-food chains have been leaning into deals amid inflation.
Real estate investors snatching up record share of affordable homes, report finds
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Real estate investors are buying U.S. homes at the fastest pace in nearly two years, according to new findings from Redfin. Here’s what’s driving this.
Student loans canceled for another 160K borrowers, Biden administration says
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
More student loan forgiveness was announced on Wednesday, totaling $7.7 billion, according to the White House.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
Costco price hike: Popular items see unexpected jumps in cost
Gas prices have quietly increased along with olive oil, but Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo remains unchanged.
Gas prices have quietly increased along with olive oil, but Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo remains unchanged.
Finance expert sounds alarm over 'spaving' trend: An old 'trap' with a new name hitting your wallet
'Spaving' comes in many forms, like 'buy one, get one' deals.
'Spaving' comes in many forms, like 'buy one, get one' deals.
Florida jobless rate inches up over last month at 3.3%
Florida’s unemployment rate in April was the highest in more than two years as it inched up for a second consecutive month.
Florida’s unemployment rate in April was the highest in more than two years as it inched up for a second consecutive month.