Many parents are stressed about back-to-school expenses; how to talk to your kids about it

Polls show Americans are increasing anxious about inflation. For many parents, back-to-school costs are rising, and so is their stress level. A Decatur, Georgia, counselor share some tips on how to talk to kids about finances.

Lights out: Europe saves energy as Russian gas wanes

It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia.

How to recession-proof your life

If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.

Southwest Airlines posts record revenue but warns of rising costs

Air travel has bounced back this year from pandemic depths, and that is particularly true for Southwest’s strength in leisure travel within the United States. The Dallas carrier said ticket demand has continued in the third quarter. But costs are rising sharply, too.

Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job

The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.

'Euphoria' star Sydney Sweeney says she doesn't make enough money to 'afford' LA: 'I take deals'

Sydney Sweeney, 24, has starred in multiple big-name projects, including "Sharp Objects," "The Handmaid's Tale," "The White Lotus," and "Euphoria." She most recently earned an Emmy nomination for her work as Cassie in "Euphoria."

What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill

Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.

Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill

In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.

Fed hikes interest rate by 0.75 percentage points in bid to curb inflation

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a hefty three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its most aggressive drive in three decades to tame high inflation.

US new home sales drop to lowest level in 2 years

New single-family home purchases tumbled 8.1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 590,000 units, the lowest level since April 2020.

Strong dollar vs. euro: Time to book European travel?

One expert says pent-up demand across Europe is driving prices higher than pre-pandemic times.

Fed set to impose another big rate hike to fight inflation

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Wednesday will address the Fed's plans to raise interest rates until inflation falls, even if it possibly slows economic growth.