Medical debt to be wiped clear of many credit reports
The government reports more than 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. But help is on the way this summer for those who can't get out from under this.
The government reports more than 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. But help is on the way this summer for those who can't get out from under this.
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
DeKalb County, faith leaders team up to distribute 5,000 boxes of food
Faith leaders in DeKalb County have teamed up with the county officials to give away 5,000 boxes of groceries this Saturday.
Faith leaders in DeKalb County have teamed up with the county officials to give away 5,000 boxes of groceries this Saturday.
Verizon raises fees for wireless service, adds new charge for businesses
The telecommunications giant's moves come as inflation continues to run near a 40-year high.
The telecommunications giant's moves come as inflation continues to run near a 40-year high.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
National gas price average hits new record high at $4.45 per gallon
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
The national average gas price hit a record high Saturday and is expected to continue rising as the energy supply crunch in the U.S. rages on.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Illegal vehicle repossessions on the rise, government reports
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.