Trifecta of economic factors driving U.S. inflation, expert says
Experts are predicting inflation will hit 9% in the next few months and improvement depends on how long it takes for the Federal Reserve interest rate policy to be effective.
Experts are predicting inflation will hit 9% in the next few months and improvement depends on how long it takes for the Federal Reserve interest rate policy to be effective.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Lawmakers call to end gas taxes across US amid price surge
Governors in Georgia and California also called for relief from state gas taxes.
Governors in Georgia and California also called for relief from state gas taxes.
Gas prices soar; here are ways to save money
Prices at the pump are setting records. Here are some ways you can save money on gas.
Prices at the pump are setting records. Here are some ways you can save money on gas.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Could high gas prices impact airline travel? AAA weighs in
Could the pain at the pump bring pain to the airline ticket counters? An expert with AAA weighs in.
Could the pain at the pump bring pain to the airline ticket counters? An expert with AAA weighs in.
U.S. gas prices keep rising; could hit $6 per gallon in NY
Rising gas prices are taking a toll on Americans. We could be seeing $6 a gallon or more in the coming weeks.
Rising gas prices are taking a toll on Americans. We could be seeing $6 a gallon or more in the coming weeks.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Russia-Ukraine War: U.S. gas prices rising
The sanctions that the U.S., European Union, and other countries imposed on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade.
The sanctions that the U.S., European Union, and other countries imposed on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade.
NYC rents continue to rise
StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.
StreetEasy reports that the median rent in Manhattan is $3,700, just over $2,700 in Brooklyn, and about $2,300 in Queens — all double-digit increases when compared to this same period last year.
Target may pay workers up to $24 an hour in NY
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
Russian invasion of Ukraine roils markets
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, its having major impacts on our economy, from gas prices to the stock market.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, its having major impacts on our economy, from gas prices to the stock market.
Relentless rise in rents across the U.S.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
The median rent price across the U.S. has risen by more than 19% over a year ago to reach $1,789. But some cities, particularly in the Sunbelt region, are seeing much higher spikes.
Shop smart: How to spot a fake review
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
MacKenzie Scott donates $50M to support USDA youth programs
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is donating $50 million to the National 4-H Council, which is part of a new group of donations Scott is making to organizations.
Ukraine-Russia Crisis: U.S. gas prices expected to soar
Worries about Russia invading Ukraine have sent oil prices surging. So now the United States is bracing for the economic ripple effect: soaring gas prices, even though the U.S. doesn't buy gas from Russia. Here is why.
Worries about Russia invading Ukraine have sent oil prices surging. So now the United States is bracing for the economic ripple effect: soaring gas prices, even though the U.S. doesn't buy gas from Russia. Here is why.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.