More than 1 in 3 US households have financial insecurity, survey says
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
The number of American households that are feeling the strain when it comes to paying for necessities such as food and bills, saw a 6.7% increase in 2024 compared to the same period in 2022.
US home prices hit another all-time high
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
The median U.S. home sale price soared to $397,954 in June, which was a nearly 5% increase from the year prior, Redfin data shows.
Big Lots to close up to 40 stores amid "substantial doubt"
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores in 2024 due to financial struggles from inflation and decreased consumer spending, raising doubts about its future operations.
Target announces back-to-school and college savings deals
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
Target has announced several back-to-school deals. Here’s what’s included.
US store openings currently outpace closures by 20%, report says
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Several notable stores have opened new locations amid some others closing their doors. See which stores are coming to or leaving your area in 2024.
Job scams surged 118% in 2023 due to AI, watchdog group warns
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
People who are suspicious of a possible scam should confirm the source of the request for personal information.
Target no longer accepting personal checks beginning next week
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Target is making a change that could affect some at the checkout experience.
Sam's Club is changing a key member perk beginning in August
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
Sam's Club is changing a key perk for Plus members, and some are letting the wholesale giant know that they aren’t happy about it.
California family's $444 receipt from Trader Joe's goes viral on social media: 'Insane'
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
The $444 grocery haul feeds a family of 8 for around 10 days, the video claims.
U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.1% with 206,000 jobs added in June
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, exceeding expectations, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.1%, while April and May job data was revised down, average hourly earnings increased by 3.9%, and hiring was strong in government, social assistance, and health care, influencing potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Federal judge partially blocks FTC noncompete ban: Reports
A federal judge in Texas partially blocked a ban issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would bar employees from taking jobs with competitors, according to multiple reports.
A federal judge in Texas partially blocked a ban issued by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that would bar employees from taking jobs with competitors, according to multiple reports.
Costco's top competitor has a secret weapon to catch the warehouse giant
Sam's Club and Costco have about the same number of clubs across the U.S., yet Costco makes about twice as much annual revenue.
Sam's Club and Costco have about the same number of clubs across the U.S., yet Costco makes about twice as much annual revenue.
Costco flushable wipes settlement has wholesale giant paying $2M
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Costco has agreed to pay $2 million to "resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit."
Walmart going digital with shelf price tags
A big change is coming to thousands of Walmart stores across the U.S. within the next two years.
A big change is coming to thousands of Walmart stores across the U.S. within the next two years.
John Deere announces mass layoffs in Midwest amid production shift to Mexico
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
John Deere is reportedly slashing positions for hundreds of employees in the Midwest by the end of summer.
CDK cyberattack still affecting car dealerships across the country
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Car dealerships across the country have reverted to pens and paper amid a massive cyberattack on its software provider, CDK.
Walgreens planning to close significant number of US stores, CEO says
Walgreens is planning to close a significant share of U.S. stores, CEO Tim Wentworth of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance told the Wall Street Journal.
Walgreens is planning to close a significant share of U.S. stores, CEO Tim Wentworth of parent company Walgreens Boots Alliance told the Wall Street Journal.
More than 40% of Americans have no clue what a 401k is, survey finds
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
More than one-third of respondents confessed to not knowing the term “interest” in a financial context.
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce giving out $30,000 in grants to minority-owned businesses
The Dallas Black Chamber is accepting applications now for the Elevate Together grant. The deadline to get yours in is July 5.
The Dallas Black Chamber is accepting applications now for the Elevate Together grant. The deadline to get yours in is July 5.
Paramount+ price hike: Here’s how much streaming subscriptions will cost
Paramount Global said Monday that Paramount+ with Showtime and Paramount+ Essential will receive a price hike for new monthly subscribers come Aug. 20.
Paramount Global said Monday that Paramount+ with Showtime and Paramount+ Essential will receive a price hike for new monthly subscribers come Aug. 20.