Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.
Federal Reserve sees progress with inflation, hinting that a rate cut is near
The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.
The Federal Reserve said progress was made to lower inflation, suggesting that the central bank is moving closer to cutting its key interest rate for the first time in four years.
US national debt tops $35 trillion, hitting new record
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.
Median home price in metro Atlanta overpriced, study says
The metro Atlanta area is the second most overpriced housing market in the nation, according to a newly released study.
The metro Atlanta area is the second most overpriced housing market in the nation, according to a newly released study.
US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
The nation’s economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
Bosses admit that return-to-office mandates were meant to make staff quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Bosses implemented return-to-office mandates hoping their workers would quit
Great Resignation 2.0 could be on the horizon, with 3 in 10 workers planning to quit in 2024, survey shows
Low pay, desire for better benefits and search for less stressful work are some reasons behind the shift.
Low pay, desire for better benefits and search for less stressful work are some reasons behind the shift.
Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.
Dunwoody gas station to drop prices for one day
A gas station in Dunwoody has plans to drop the price of gas for one day. Here's when you can fill-up for less.
A gas station in Dunwoody has plans to drop the price of gas for one day. Here's when you can fill-up for less.
Georgia gas prices on the rise, 8-cent increase from last week
Gas prices in Georgia are on the rise, with this morning's average cost per gallon higher than last week's.
Gas prices in Georgia are on the rise, with this morning's average cost per gallon higher than last week's.
Flowing with Blessings: Atlanta nonprofit turns bus into laundry station for unhoused
A local nonprofit is trying to make a difference in the lives of those people experiencing homelessness here in our community.
A local nonprofit is trying to make a difference in the lives of those people experiencing homelessness here in our community.
Inflation unexpectedly fell to 3% in June
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
The consumer price index (CPI), a broad measure of how much everyday goods like gasoline, groceries and rent cost, dropped 0.1% in June from the previous month. It marked the first monthly decline since May 2020.
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.
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.
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.
Viral TikTok video claims Walmart grocery prices have skyrocketed
A recent TikTok video has gone viral, showing a user’s surprising experience with Walmart's grocery prices.
A recent TikTok video has gone viral, showing a user’s surprising experience with Walmart's grocery prices.
President Biden takes credit for Georgia's employment boost
President Joe Biden is claiming credit for recent unemployment numbers in Georgia.
President Joe Biden is claiming credit for recent unemployment numbers in Georgia.
DeKalb County businesses struggle to obtain insurance, crime to blame
The DeKalb County CEO-elect is concerned some entrepreneurs will consider doing business in DeKalb County too risky.
The DeKalb County CEO-elect is concerned some entrepreneurs will consider doing business in DeKalb County too risky.
Major retailers closing doors amid inflation, lower consumer demand
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.
Major retail chains are being forced to close thousands of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S., with a number of reasons cited for the shutdowns.