Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Can the Federal Reserve keep raising interest rates?
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
After a year of rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is expected to change course at its next meeting.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to improve worker safety at bargain stores
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.
Gen Xers face alarming retirement shortfall, study says
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
The typical Gen X household has saved less than what is needed to finance a secure retirement, according to a study from the National Institute on Retirement Savings.
Looming UAW strike could cost US economy more than $5B in just 10 days
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
If the United Auto Workers decides to strike against the "Big Three" Detroit automakers when the current contract expires next month, it could cost the U.S. economy more than $5 billion.
Gas prices fire up as summer draws to a close: AAA
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
The national average price for a gallon of gas increased this week despite a decrease in oil prices, AAA reported. But severe weather could have a major impact on gas prices in the weeks to come.
Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Biden forges ahead with new student loan forgiveness repayment plan after clearing legal hurdle
President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.
President Joe Biden can move ahead with a new income-driven repayment plan that will forgive as much as $39 billion of student loans after a judge dismissed a legal challenge to the plan earlier this week.
Kids learn financial literacy thanks to new comic book
A new comic book, “Sammy The Saver,“ aims to teach children the value of saving and budgeting.
A new comic book, “Sammy The Saver,“ aims to teach children the value of saving and budgeting.
UPS reaches deal with union: How it compares to other historical agreements
While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.
While the UPS deal didn't result in a strike, past labor disputes between unions and companies over fair pay and better working conditions had different outcomes.
Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country
Sesame Place, the only "Sesame Street"-centered theme park on the East Coast, plans to open the largest retail store dedicated to the popular children’s show this fall.
Sesame Place, the only "Sesame Street"-centered theme park on the East Coast, plans to open the largest retail store dedicated to the popular children’s show this fall.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today's shorter terms | August 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 10, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 10, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Campbell Soup buys Rao's sauce maker for $2.7B
Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.
Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.
Is not having a 401(k) as a benefit becoming a deal breaker for new hires?
A 401(k) is usually workers’ first experience with investing, expert says
A 401(k) is usually workers’ first experience with investing, expert says
Tyson Foods closing 4 chicken processing plants to cut costs
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
Tyson Foods Inc. is closing four chicken processing plants as it looks to lower costs.
Apple posts net sales decrease for third quarter in a row
Apple's first, second quarters showed year-over-year declines in overall net sales
Apple's first, second quarters showed year-over-year declines in overall net sales
Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Coors Light, Miller Light combined sales now '50% bigger than Bud Light': Molson Coors CEO
Molson Coors beers like Coors Light and Miller Lite are devouring Bud Light’s market share amid ongoing fallout from the Dylan Mulvaney marketing campaign.
Molson Coors beers like Coors Light and Miller Lite are devouring Bud Light’s market share amid ongoing fallout from the Dylan Mulvaney marketing campaign.