Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Inflation Reduction Act signed into law will cap insulin costs for millions of Americans
A cap on the cost of insulin for millions of Americans is among key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on Tuesday.
A cap on the cost of insulin for millions of Americans is among key provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law on Tuesday.
What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
'Quiet quitting' is nothing new
We are hearing of people doing something called quiet quitting. However, it does not mean people are actually leaving their jobs. So what is quiet quitting?
We are hearing of people doing something called quiet quitting. However, it does not mean people are actually leaving their jobs. So what is quiet quitting?
Gas drops below $4 a gallon average for first time since March, one analysis shows
GasBuddy says gas prices are dropping after hitting a record high in June.
GasBuddy says gas prices are dropping after hitting a record high in June.
US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.
Teachers turn to online fundraising for back to school items paid for out-of-pocket
While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.
While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.
Tyson raises prices of chicken as demand shifts from expensive beef cuts
Tyson reportedly increased chicken prices by 20.1%.
Tyson reportedly increased chicken prices by 20.1%.
US added surprising 528K jobs in July despite inflation, recession fears
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
The American job market has repeatedly defied skeptics this year. Economists had expected only 250,000 new jobs this month.
'Never ending swamp of bills': Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt
A new poll shows more than 40% of Americans are facing medical debt and of those about a quarter said their debt is at least $5,000 or more. Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt with a combined total of $8.2 billion.
A new poll shows more than 40% of Americans are facing medical debt and of those about a quarter said their debt is at least $5,000 or more. Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt with a combined total of $8.2 billion.
Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.
Certain California, Florida, Arizona housing markets most susceptible to downturn in a recession
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Places where people have high debt compared to income and home equity are vulnerable.
Some school districts will raise meal prices with federal waivers gone
USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.
USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Are we in a recession? The definition of recession explained
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
Recession fears rise after US economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
How raised interest rates will impact consumers' household budgets
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again Wednesday in a battle against inflation, so the cost of borrowing is now more expensive.
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates once again Wednesday in a battle against inflation, so the cost of borrowing is now more expensive.
Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.
Walmart slashes prices on apparel, electronics; says inflation forcing customers to spend more on food, gas
Walmart is stepping up discounts on apparel, electronics and other merchandise in an attempt to sell off its extra inventory, saying that skyrocketing inflation is forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items and focus on essentials like food and gas.
Walmart is stepping up discounts on apparel, electronics and other merchandise in an attempt to sell off its extra inventory, saying that skyrocketing inflation is forcing shoppers to cut back on discretionary items and focus on essentials like food and gas.
Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.