How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen helps Americans clear $10M of consumer debt
The consumer debt being forgiven translates to an average of $3,847 for 2,600 people.
The consumer debt being forgiven translates to an average of $3,847 for 2,600 people.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
November inflation rises at the slowest rate this year, beating expectations
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Inflation rose 7.1% year-over-year in November, a slowdown from the 7.7% increase in October. Here's what this means for the economy and future interest rate hikes.
Gas prices plunge to new low, expected to keep dropping in 2023: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas fell to $3.26, 52 cents less than a month ago and six cents less than a year ago, according to AAA.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
Here's how much more you’re paying for breakfast
Breaking the bank for breakfast. How much more are you paying?
Breaking the bank for breakfast. How much more are you paying?
FTX founder Bankman-Fried faces fraud charges in New York
The feds charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, with a host of financial crimes. U.S. prosecutors allege he intentionally deceived customers and investors to enrich himself and others, while playing a central role in FTX's multibillion-dollar collapse.
The feds charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, with a host of financial crimes. U.S. prosecutors allege he intentionally deceived customers and investors to enrich himself and others, while playing a central role in FTX's multibillion-dollar collapse.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried arrested in Bahamas at request of US authorities
Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.
Bankman-Fried is under criminal investigation by U.S. and Bahamian authorities following the collapse last month of FTX.
New NY gift card rules go into effect
A new law in New York limits fees and extends expiration dates for gift cards.
A new law in New York limits fees and extends expiration dates for gift cards.
GoFundMe reveals most generous states, cities in 2022
Do you live in a generous state or city? Here’s what GoFundMe says.
Do you live in a generous state or city? Here’s what GoFundMe says.
When will relief come for high NYC apartment prices?
Apartment leases are up 2% in November compared to October, and up significantly more over this time last year.
Apartment leases are up 2% in November compared to October, and up significantly more over this time last year.
IRS outlines what you need to know to prepare for tax filing in 2023
The deadline to file your taxes is April 18, 2023, and the IRS is sharing updated information to help get you ready.
The deadline to file your taxes is April 18, 2023, and the IRS is sharing updated information to help get you ready.
Poverty in NY worse than national levels: Comptroller
New York had the 13th highest poverty rate among states in 2021 and had a higher rate than neighboring states.
New York had the 13th highest poverty rate among states in 2021 and had a higher rate than neighboring states.
How much credit card debt does the average family have?
Americans are back to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt, according to a new study. See what the credit card balance the average family now carries.
Americans are back to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt, according to a new study. See what the credit card balance the average family now carries.
Apartment rental prices may finally be falling in US, data shows
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
Zumper, a real estate marketplace company, analyzed rental data from over one million active listings across the U.S.
Home heating oil costs soaring to near-record highs
The current national average for heating oil prices is just over $5 a gallon, more than twice what it was in the winter of 2015/2016, when a gallon of heating oil was just $2.06.
The current national average for heating oil prices is just over $5 a gallon, more than twice what it was in the winter of 2015/2016, when a gallon of heating oil was just $2.06.
These US states are raising minimum wage in 2023, with 4 above $15
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.
More than 20 states are raising their minimum wage next year, some adjusting for inflation and others to build their way up to the called-for $15 an hour.