Nearly half of Americans will take on debt this year despite higher borrowing costs: survey
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Even with the Federal Reserve expected to raise borrowing rates again next week, adding debt is “not necessarily a bad sign," analysts say.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Shrinkflation: Small portions offered at restaurants causes rise in Yelp complaints, report finds
Customers in their reviews complained about shrinkflation at restaurants serving popular menu items like hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza.
Customers in their reviews complained about shrinkflation at restaurants serving popular menu items like hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
Inflation pushes more shoppers to pay-what-you-can grocery in Atlanta
The Grocery Spot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Grocery Spot is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Confidence of US home builders plunges in July as rising costs slow sales
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
U.S. homebuilder confidence for single-family homes posted its seventh straight monthly decline in July, another sign of a weakening housing market.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Worldwide initiative tries out 4-day work week
Americans began to work differently two years ago, and it has not been temporary. It’s continuing to evolve. And it has set off a global test of the four-day work week.
Americans began to work differently two years ago, and it has not been temporary. It’s continuing to evolve. And it has set off a global test of the four-day work week.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Debt consolidation dramatically raises credit score
Debt consolidation is a useful tool for climbing out of debt. It can be a benefit to credit scores and peace of mind, if you do it the right way.
Debt consolidation is a useful tool for climbing out of debt. It can be a benefit to credit scores and peace of mind, if you do it the right way.
Metro Atlanta mothers receive help in baby formula search
Some mothers visit the Norcross facility to get help. Others receive the formula at one of the drop-off sites coordinated by Helping Mamas.
Some mothers visit the Norcross facility to get help. Others receive the formula at one of the drop-off sites coordinated by Helping Mamas.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
Feds shut down ‘Grant Bae’ scam they say targeted Black business owners with phony grants
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
The Federal Trade Commission says “Grant Bae” scammed small business owners out of thousands by writing them fake grants.
Millions more available for rental assistance in Atlanta
The city of Atlanta is trying to give away millions of public dollars to help families stave off potential evictions.
The city of Atlanta is trying to give away millions of public dollars to help families stave off potential evictions.
Settlement agreement in unemployment lawsuit in doubt, lawmakers call for action from GDOL
Members of the House Democratic Caucus called on the Georgia Department of Labor to resolve any outstanding unemployment claims.
Members of the House Democratic Caucus called on the Georgia Department of Labor to resolve any outstanding unemployment claims.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
Analysts: Bed Bath & Beyond stores turned down air conditioning to save money
Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of turning off the air conditioning in stores in an effort to cut costs as the retailer grapples with a significant drop in sales.
Bed Bath & Beyond is being accused of turning off the air conditioning in stores in an effort to cut costs as the retailer grapples with a significant drop in sales.
Acworth hosts community-wide job fair to help local businesses
With so many businesses struggling to find workers, Acworth holds community wide job fair to help them out.
With so many businesses struggling to find workers, Acworth holds community wide job fair to help them out.