Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns

Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.

White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt

The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.

Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023

A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.

Want to rent out your pool? Montgomery County proposes entering short term rental economy

Councilmember Will Jawando introduced legislation earlier this week that would enter Montgomery County into the short term rental, gig economy, meaning residents could rent out spaces like their home pools or gyms.

How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you

The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

President Biden visits Virginia to tout economic achievements

Virginia took center stage on Thursday, as President Joe Biden was in Springfield to tout what he says is good news on the economy.

U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months

The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.

Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis

As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.