Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
New Yorkers sound off on 2024 election issues
FOX 5 NY is taking a deep dive into what both Trump and Harris have said about three critical issues: economy, immigration and reproductive rights. Here's what some New Yorkers had to say.
FOX 5 NY is taking a deep dive into what both Trump and Harris have said about three critical issues: economy, immigration and reproductive rights. Here's what some New Yorkers had to say.
US looks to crack down on cheap shopping site Temu amid concerns of exploitation
The House Intelligence Committee is pushing for action against Chinese e-commerce company Temu and its parent Pinduoduo (PDD) over concerns about trade violations, forced labor, and national security risks.
The House Intelligence Committee is pushing for action against Chinese e-commerce company Temu and its parent Pinduoduo (PDD) over concerns about trade violations, forced labor, and national security risks.
Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Lyft cracking down on Citi Bike riders cashing in big on Bike Angels program
For over a decade now, the Citi Bike program has been a popular way to get around New York City.
For over a decade now, the Citi Bike program has been a popular way to get around New York City.
Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.
Here are the states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
With student loan payments having resumed over the past year, many people have struggled to keep up.
Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Blink Fitness bankruptcy: PureGym makes $105M bid for NJ, NY gyms
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Blink Fitness could sell most of its New Jersey and New York assets to U.K.-based PureGym for $105 million. See the list of NY locations at risk of closing.
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Blink Fitness could sell most of its New Jersey and New York assets to U.K.-based PureGym for $105 million. See the list of NY locations at risk of closing.
Blink Fitness bankruptcy filing: List of NY locations at risk of closing
Blink, a chain owned by the luxury fitness company Equinox Group filed for bankruptcy to help facilitate a sale of the business. More than half the locations in New York are at risk of closing.
Blink, a chain owned by the luxury fitness company Equinox Group filed for bankruptcy to help facilitate a sale of the business. More than half the locations in New York are at risk of closing.
Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation
A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.
A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.
Fast food kids meal prices jump: Here's how much they've increased over 10 years
A new study reveals that fast food kids meal prices have risen 43% over the past decade, outpacing inflation. Chick-fil-A leads with a 63% increase, while Dairy Queen saw the smallest change at 21%. Find out how your favorite chains compare.
A new study reveals that fast food kids meal prices have risen 43% over the past decade, outpacing inflation. Chick-fil-A leads with a 63% increase, while Dairy Queen saw the smallest change at 21%. Find out how your favorite chains compare.
NYC reparation payments: City moves to address slavery. Explainer
New York City could soon become the largest city to enact reparations. What are reparations, and what does this mean for New Yorkers? Details here.
New York City could soon become the largest city to enact reparations. What are reparations, and what does this mean for New Yorkers? Details here.
US could lose all bank branches by 2041 as closures surge, financial report finds
A new financial report predicts that physical bank branches in the U.S. could disappear by 2041 if current trends continue, with over 1,600 closures per year. California, Florida, and Illinois have seen the highest number of closures as Americans increasingly turn to online banking options.
A new financial report predicts that physical bank branches in the U.S. could disappear by 2041 if current trends continue, with over 1,600 closures per year. California, Florida, and Illinois have seen the highest number of closures as Americans increasingly turn to online banking options.
Rare dime likely worth over $500K could be hiding in your pocket
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
A rare dime from 1975 that lacks the letter "S" for the San Francisco mint it came from is up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $500,000.
Where is inflation the highest? Chicago, New York rank near top
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
New data released by the Labor Department revealed which cities have the highest inflation rates.
Inflation continues to cool, latest numbers show
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
The prices of gas, groceries and cars are either falling or rising at slower rates than before the pandemic. That’s after peaking at a 40-year high in mid-2022.
US inflation hits 3-year low as Federal Reserve set to cut interest rates
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.
With the cost of goods and services experiencing a slight decline in August, the Federal Reserve may consider cutting its key interest rate soon.