Airfares skyrocket due to jet fuel costs but travelers don't care
Domestic airfare costs $330 on average per round trip. Travel website Hopper was not expecting the U.S. air travel market to hit that number until June.
Domestic airfare costs $330 on average per round trip. Travel website Hopper was not expecting the U.S. air travel market to hit that number until June.
Once a retail giant, Kmart down to three U.S. stores after NJ closing
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Once the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, shutters, the number of Kmarts in the U.S. -- once well over 2,000 – will be down to three last holdouts. In its heyday, Kmart sold product lines endorsed by celebrities Martha Stewart and Jaclyn Smith, sponsored NASCAR auto races and was mentioned in movies like "Beetlejuice."
Walmart offering new truckers starting salary of up to $110,000
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Walmart truck drivers could previously make an average of $87,500 in their first year
Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.
Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Inflation hits New York lunches, too
Two years after the pandemic started, many New Yorkers are getting back to the office only to find that their favorite lunches have gone up in price.
Two years after the pandemic started, many New Yorkers are getting back to the office only to find that their favorite lunches have gone up in price.
U.S. jobless claims hit lowest level since 1969
Jobless claims fell by 28,000 to 187,000 for the week ending March 19, the lowest since September of 1969, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims fell by 28,000 to 187,000 for the week ending March 19, the lowest since September of 1969, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
Inflation hits supermarkets hard: Bacon prices are up 19%
In the aisles of U.S. supermarkets, the price of bacon is up 18.8%, beef is higher by 16.2%, pork is up 14%, and chicken has risen 13.2%. Consumers are used to small price increases but what is happening now is shocking.
In the aisles of U.S. supermarkets, the price of bacon is up 18.8%, beef is higher by 16.2%, pork is up 14%, and chicken has risen 13.2%. Consumers are used to small price increases but what is happening now is shocking.
DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices
Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.
Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.
Puerto Rico exits bankruptcy after grueling debt negotiation
Puerto Rico’s government formally exited bankruptcy Tuesday, completing the largest public debt restructuring in U.S. history after announcing nearly seven years ago that it was unable to pay its more than $70 billion debt.
Puerto Rico’s government formally exited bankruptcy Tuesday, completing the largest public debt restructuring in U.S. history after announcing nearly seven years ago that it was unable to pay its more than $70 billion debt.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.