How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
Americans say holiday gifts harder to afford
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
More than half of U.S. adults say it’s harder to afford the holiday gifts they want to give this year.
US inflation slowed to 7.1% over past 12 months
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
This is the fifth straight month with a slowdown.
Job growth spikes in November, interest rates expected to continue rising
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
The economy added more than 260,000 jobs in November and wages increased, but economic uncertainty is still a concern for many Americans. Here’s how to manage your finances today.
Rail workers say deal to avoid strike won't resolve quality-of-life concerns
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Workers and their unions say the deal doesn't do enough to address their quality-of-life concerns and doesn't add any sick days.
Experts: Dallas-Fort Worth home prices expected to fall in 2023, but not by much
The number of homes sold in the 100 largest housing markets this October was half of last year, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index. While that may start to give home buyers more power, experts say high-interest rates are preventing a true buyer's market.
The number of homes sold in the 100 largest housing markets this October was half of last year, according to the Knock Buyer-Seller Market Index. While that may start to give home buyers more power, experts say high-interest rates are preventing a true buyer's market.
Senate moves to avert rail strike; bill heads to Biden's desk for signature
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
Shortly before Thursday's votes, Biden defended the contract that four of the rail unions had rejected.
House passes bill to avert railroad strike, impose deal on unions
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
If an agreement wasn't reached before a Dec. 9 deadline, the unions threatened to strike -- which would have devastating effects on the U.S. economy.
Cyber Monday deals lure in shoppers amid high inflation
Consumers are hopping online to find more discounts on gifts that have increased in price due to inflation. The popular online shopping day is projected to rake in more than $11 billion in sales.
Consumers are hopping online to find more discounts on gifts that have increased in price due to inflation. The popular online shopping day is projected to rake in more than $11 billion in sales.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Explainer: Why a rail strike is looming, and the wide impact it'd have on the economy
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. Here's what to expect.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.
Social Security benefits to rise by record amount in 2023: Check how much money you could receive
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
More than 64 million Americans collecting Social Security will receive the bigger payments beginning in January, the administration said.
Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.
IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.