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Nearly every American has seen their cost of living increase — here's how they're handling the hike
Nearly nine in 10 Americans have seen their cost-of-living increase over the past five years, and a new study has found it’s having a massive impact on how they’re shopping,...
Consumer confidence takes hit on worries about US economic outlook
"Strength in current labor market views continued to outweigh concerns about the future,” said Dana Peterson, the Conference Board’s chief economist.
California exodus continues, southeastern states as primary destinations
As the California exodus continues, a new migration trend is occurring, with southeastern and Appalachian states taking the top spots as inbound migration destinations, according to new reports.
Bad news for consumers — and Biden, look who’s calling math ‘racist’ and other commentary
News that inflation hit 3.5% in March, showing it’s “not subsiding,” took “big media outlets by surprise” observes the Washington Examiner’s Byron York.
I'm a Walmart employee — here are 8 ways to save money and time shopping there
The advice comes amid the news that recent Walmart shoppers may be entitled to up to $500 after a $45 million lawsuit was settled regarding customers being overcharged.
Fresh data on inflation, jobs could force Fed to rethink interest rate cuts
Core PPI, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.3%, outstripping estimates who forecast a 0.2% increase, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US judge slams Google's $700M Play Store settlement as bad deal for consumers: 'Matter of basic math'
“It looks to me — just as a matter of basic math — any single person isn’t gonna be getting much,” US Judge James Donato said.
Homeowners reveal what they need to create their dream home
One in 10 homeowners admit that their home is far from their dream, according to new research.
AI can now detect phony wines — here's how it can determine fraud
Call it chardonn-AI. Artificial intelligence has created an algorithm that can trace wines to their original sources, and perhaps more importantly, detect cheap knockoffs being corked as a collector's delight....
Cyber Monday sales set to reach $12.4 billion thanks to deal-hunters
Retailers hit the send button on push notifications, text messages and video streaming ads to reach US shoppers on Cyber Monday, touting heavily-discounted cosmetics, electronics, toys, clothing and other products.
Yes, everything IS more expensive as Biden cheers latest inflation numbers
No, you're not imagining it -- the price of just about everything in your life is getting more expensive.
US consumer fears about long-term inflation hit 12-year high: report
Surveyed Americans see costs rising 4.4% during the coming 12 months, up from an expectation of 4.2% a month earlier, according to a report.
I was charged nearly $200 by McDonald's because of glitch: 'Shocked'
Furious at the de facto hamburglars, Nicole Jackson took her beef online, writing, "It's absolutely disgusting."
US shoppers buckling for first time in a decade due to inflation: ex-Walmart CEO
Bill Simon, who headed up the discount retailer's US operations from 2010 to 2014, said that "for the first time in a long time, there's a reason for the consumer...
Starbucks facing lawsuit for fruitless fruit-flavored Refresher drinks
Starbucks was ordered by a federal judge on Monday to face a lawsuit claiming that several of its Refresher fruit beverages lacked a key ingredient: fruit.
US inflation climbs more than expected in August as gas prices surge
US inflation rose a surprisingly stiff 3.7% in August as prices at the gas pump surged, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve as it weighs additional rate hikes this fall...
People are losing more money to scammers than ever before -- Here's how to keep yourself safe
With the help of technology, scammers are tricking Americans out of more money than ever before. But there are steps you can take to keep your money and information safe.
Cost of this year's Fourth of July barbecue is second-highest ever as inflation soars: study
A party of 10 can expect to shell out $69.68 for the annual cookout this year, according to figures provided by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
1 in 3 Americans say inflation impacts their sustainability habits: poll
According to a recent poll of 2,000 respondents, two out of three Americans have either maintained or increased their sustainability practices over the last year.
My TikTok habits bled me dry — here’s how to avoid my money mistakes
You may want to cease scrolling if you want to stop spending.