Poor and Black-majority neighborhoods of Atlanta lack access to fresh produce, study finds
A new Emory University study found that access to fresh food across Metro Atlanta all depends on where you live.
Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
What does the future hold in Georgia for AI-powered manufacturing?
It was a difficult conversation about what the future holds, but a necessary one. A lot of people anticipate artificial intelligence will transform our lives, but will it be for better or for worse?
Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024
The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
Target hiring 100K workers, offer early discounts for the 2023 holiday season
Target is gearing up for the busy holiday season with early discounts and a hiring spree for seasonal workers.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Data reveals states with the highest credit card debt
Credit card debt topped $1 trillion nationwide.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could be bigger than expected next year
Social Security recipients will soon find out the 2024 cost-of-living adjustment.
Georgia church wipes out $2.6M in medical debt for residents
A church in Cumming is helping thousands of people in Forsyth and Fulton counties pay off their medical debt.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? Consider shorter terms | September 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 15, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $596M after no tickets match numbers needed to claim grand prize
The Powerball jackpot has increased again.
What is today’s lowest mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain lowest | September 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for September 13, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Medicare Part D drug prices increase more than 200 percent on average: AARP
The average price of 25 prescription brand name drugs with the highest Medicare D spending increased by 226%, AARP reported. But provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to lower the costs of Medicare coverage for retirees.
Here's how to lower your monthly student loan payments
There are many ways to lower student loan payments or get forgiveness. These include the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) and more.
Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in Georgia
With each passing day, it seems harder to escape the pervasive effects of inflation that have gripped the nation
Powerball hits third-largest jackpot of the year
The Powerball jackpot reached a level ahead of Monday night’s drawing making it one of the biggest that the game has seen so far in 2023.
Shopping on an impulse is derailing American budgets – here's how to take control
Almost 56% of U.S. consumers said they had a spending plan, but 49% said that impulse purchases had caused financial stress, according to the survey by You Need a Budget.
What's today’s lowest mortgage rate? Look at today's shorter terms | September 11, 2023
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