More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, report finds
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
A report found 166 million consumers in the US fall into that category.
Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 additional stores. Here’s the list of locations
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
The latest store closings are impacting the struggling retailer as it considers its options, including possibly filing for bankruptcy.
University of Georgia generates all-time high $7.6B for 2022 Georgia economy, report says
A new study finds the University of Georgia is at an all-time high in its economic impact, generating nearly $7.6 billion this past year for Georgia's economy.
A new study finds the University of Georgia is at an all-time high in its economic impact, generating nearly $7.6 billion this past year for Georgia's economy.
How the latest Fed interest rate hike could impact you
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
The rate increase will likely make it even costlier to borrow for homes, autos and other purchases.
Over 700 auto parts manufacturing jobs coming to Georgia
The move would nearly double Georgia employment and bring almost $76 million to Chatham County.
The move would nearly double Georgia employment and bring almost $76 million to Chatham County.
Eco-friendly building company to invest $59M in Middle Georgia HQ
Gov. Kemp was excited to announce the major investment was projected to create over 170 jobs for Georgians.
Gov. Kemp was excited to announce the major investment was projected to create over 170 jobs for Georgians.
Exxon earns record profits in 2022 with surge in energy prices
Exxon raked in over $12 billion in profits to raise its annual net income to a staggering $55.7 billion.
Exxon raked in over $12 billion in profits to raise its annual net income to a staggering $55.7 billion.
Walmart trying out more 'upscale' stores with launch of new designs, upgrades
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
The retailer has renovated nearly 1,000 stores with the redesigns, and several have recently opened.
Americans struggling to make car payments is highest since Great Recession
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Car repossessions are growing as Americans still struggle with high car prices and inflation.
Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.
Chipotle looks to hire 15,000 people in US amid continuing labor shortage
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
Other chains, including Taco Bell and Starbucks, are also looking for workers.
U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.
Marietta bringing affordable homes to city, school employees
Some Marietta employees will soon be able to have a home of their own. The city is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for city and school employees.
Some Marietta employees will soon be able to have a home of their own. The city is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for city and school employees.
Manchin introduces bill to delay tax credits for electric vehicles
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.
Tax credits for electric vehicles are a key feature of President Joe Biden's landmark climate law.
Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.
Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.
Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.
Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.
US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.
Southwest Airlines pilots to vote on first-ever strike
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association is calling for a vote on a strike beginning in May. That would give passengers enough time to book elsewhere for spring and summer travel.