Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.
Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Long Island residents brace for higher electric bills with LIPA rate hike
Long Island residents should brace for yet another increase in their electric bills as the Long Island Power Authority plans a 3.9% rate hike for 2025, adding roughly $7 to monthly bills.
Long Island residents should brace for yet another increase in their electric bills as the Long Island Power Authority plans a 3.9% rate hike for 2025, adding roughly $7 to monthly bills.
Holiday shopping season brings surge in online scams
It?s that time of year when you?re probably starting to think about holiday shopping and while more people are busy scouring the internet, it also means more opportunities for scammers to try and take advantage of you. FOX 5 NY?s Teresa Priolo takes a look at the holiday scams making the rounds before the holidays.
It?s that time of year when you?re probably starting to think about holiday shopping and while more people are busy scouring the internet, it also means more opportunities for scammers to try and take advantage of you. FOX 5 NY?s Teresa Priolo takes a look at the holiday scams making the rounds before the holidays.
LIPA to raise electric bills by $7 a month in 2025
Long Island residents should brace for yet another increase in their electric bills as the Long Island Power Authority plans a 3.9% rate hike for 2025, adding roughly $7 to monthly bills. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Long Island residents should brace for yet another increase in their electric bills as the Long Island Power Authority plans a 3.9% rate hike for 2025, adding roughly $7 to monthly bills. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.
US inflation may have increased in October: Here's what's rising in price, and what's leveling off
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
A rise in prices could make the Federal Reserve less likely to cut its key interest rate in the coming months. But most economists believe inflation will continue its slowdown.
Turkey prices drop for Thanksgiving 2024
This Thanksgiving, hosting dinner might be a little easier on your wallet. Turkey prices have dropped 12% compared to last year, along with savings on popular sides like cranberries and potatoes. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
This Thanksgiving, hosting dinner might be a little easier on your wallet. Turkey prices have dropped 12% compared to last year, along with savings on popular sides like cranberries and potatoes. FOX 5's Jodi Goldberg has the story.
Medicare premiums increasing in 2025: Here's how much
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Medicare’s premium increase for Part B in 2025 outpaces both inflation and the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
The interest rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Federal Reserve's continued focus on supporting the job market and battling inflation.
Inflation may be coming down but that doesn't mean prices will, expert explains
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
Allianz chief economic adviser Mohamed El-Erian warned that even though inflation has cooled significantly, prices consumers face are unlikely to decrease.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy: Details
According to the filing, the company is exploring options to remain in business while keeping 39 of its restaurants open.
According to the filing, the company is exploring options to remain in business while keeping 39 of its restaurants open.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Social Security November 2024 payment schedule: Here’s when beneficiaries will get their checks
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
It's officially November. Here's the Social Security payment schedule for the month, including when SSI beneficiaries will get paid for December ahead of time.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he bought with money found in parking lot
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
The winner found $20 in a parking lot outside of a Speedway in North Carolina.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
'90s fitness guru lost multimillion-dollar empire, delivered for Uber Eats in ‘desperation’
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
Susan Powter's financial downfall after building a fitness empire was due to the mismanagement of her fortune. The '90s fitness guru claimed she delivered for Uber Eats.
New plan would cancel student loans for those with financial hardships
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Student loan borrowers who face steep medical bills, child care costs and other types of financial hardship could see their student loan debt erased under a new proposal.
Social Security: Here's how far the average check goes in 50 largest US cities, according to study
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.
Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits and depending on where you live, the check might stretch a little more for expenses based on findings from a recent study.