Allergy medicine shortage causing problems amid peak pollen season

This year’s allergy season is an intense one but if you’re suffering you may face even more challenges finding medicine.

Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices

Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.

64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds

An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.

Here's who has qualified for student loan forgiveness under Biden

The Biden administration has forgiven federal student debt through four major loan forgiveness programs, including PSLF and borrower defense.

Explainer: How cryptocurrencies work — and how they don't

For all the buzz around cryptocurrencies, relatively few are well versed in them. Here’s a look at what they are, how they work, and their pitfalls and potential.

Thousands may have student debt that should have been forgiven, report finds

A new federal report finds that record-keeping failures by the Education Department may have left thousands of Americans stuck with student debt that should have been forgiven.

Cement shortage impacting development in DC

The supply chain crisis is impacting industries nationwide and the Washington, D.C. area is no exception.  

Inflation causing grocery store costs to rise faster than restaurant prices

It’s no secret, that prices are going up at the pump, at the grocery store, and if they haven’t already, experts say there’s a good chance you’ll start to see prices rise at many restaurants too.

Wegmans to eliminate plastic bags at all stores by the end of 2022

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the grocery store chain said it plans to incentivize its customers to bring their own reusable bags by charging 5 cents per paper bag that the store provides.

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan reaches 5%

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates continued to climb this week as the key 30-year loan rate reached 5% for the first time in more than a decade amid persistent high inflation.

Why Biden is waiving rule on higher levels of ethanol in gas this summer

President Joe Biden says his administration will suspend a federal rule that bars higher levels of ethanol in gasoline during the summer.

Deutsche Bank predicts US recession in 2023 due to Fed rate hikes

Deutsche Bank is the first major financial institution to predict a recession due to rising inflation and the Federal Reserve's hawkish plan to tame it.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31