Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.
Florida gas prices decline as Hurricane Ian approaches, AAA says
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
Gas prices in Florida have dropped as Hurricane Ian nears the state, according to AAA.
US housing recession could send home prices tumbling 20%, economist says
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Home prices have already declined 5% from their May peak.
Florida's price gouging hotline activated ahead of Tropical Storm Ian
Florida's price gouging hotline was activated Friday after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ian.
Florida's price gouging hotline was activated Friday after Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Ian.
Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.
Thousands have won South Carolina’s lottery this month; here’s how they did it
Lottery officials said the wins are “unprecedented” but the method is pretty simple.
Lottery officials said the wins are “unprecedented” but the method is pretty simple.
DeSantis announces plan to give Florida families permanent tax breaks, if reelected
The "Family-Focused Tax Relief" includes proposals with an estimated savings of $1.1 billion for Florida taxpayers. Gov. DeSantis made the announcement Tuesday afternoon at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Bradenton.
The "Family-Focused Tax Relief" includes proposals with an estimated savings of $1.1 billion for Florida taxpayers. Gov. DeSantis made the announcement Tuesday afternoon at the Anna Maria Oyster Bar in Bradenton.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
Florida gas prices continue to fall, hit lowest average price since February: AAA
Drivers in the Sunshine State are now paying an average of $3.42 a gallon — the lowest daily average price since Feb. 1, according to AAA.
Drivers in the Sunshine State are now paying an average of $3.42 a gallon — the lowest daily average price since Feb. 1, according to AAA.
How much money do I need to travel the world?
Many factors play into the budget, but here are some tips for figuring out your magic number.
Many factors play into the budget, but here are some tips for figuring out your magic number.
13.5 million Americans struggled with rising food costs in 2021, new report finds
A new report on food insecurity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found about 13.5 million Americans struggled to put food on the table in 2021.
A new report on food insecurity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found about 13.5 million Americans struggled to put food on the table in 2021.
Biden administration moves closer to creating a digital dollar
The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar.
The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar.
Typical monthly payment for a new vehicle hits record $743
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
The new-car market has been hit by the semiconductor shortage and supply chain disruptions for over a year, resulting in lower production and higher prices.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
Social Security cost-of-living increase could be largest in 40 years, estimate says
For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.
For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.
Amtrak cancels routes to Florida, other major cities amid possible labor strike
Amtrak has announced the cancelation of all long distance trains throughout the U.S., including its Silver Star route that makes several Florida stops.
Amtrak has announced the cancelation of all long distance trains throughout the U.S., including its Silver Star route that makes several Florida stops.
Florida power companies ask for increase on electric bills
Florida power companies have asked the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve double-digit percent increases for their customers in 2023.
Florida power companies have asked the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve double-digit percent increases for their customers in 2023.
Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Florida's minimum wage set to increase to $11
Minimum wage workers in Florida will soon get another pay boost as inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30.
Minimum wage workers in Florida will soon get another pay boost as inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30.
Hard Rock spends $100M to raise wages for half of its U.S. workforce
Hard Rock says it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to half of its workforce, including about 1,500 at its hotel and casino in Tampa. The raises include an immediate increase to a minimum starting salary of $18 to $21 an hour, and are meant to help employees deal with record inflation.
Hard Rock says it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to half of its workforce, including about 1,500 at its hotel and casino in Tampa. The raises include an immediate increase to a minimum starting salary of $18 to $21 an hour, and are meant to help employees deal with record inflation.