Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
US retail spending slows as inflation starts to bite
After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are taking a bigger bite out of their wallet.
After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are taking a bigger bite out of their wallet.
AMC Entertainment buys stake in gold, silver miner Hycroft
Following the closing of the deal, AMC and precious metal investor Eric Sprott will become Hycroft's second largest shareholders
Following the closing of the deal, AMC and precious metal investor Eric Sprott will become Hycroft's second largest shareholders
The Great Resignation: Pew Research finds tie in reasons workers quit their jobs in 2021
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
Latest numbers show another 4.3 million Americans quit their jobs in January. Some call it the Great Resignation. Others, the Great Realization. The top reasons for leaving were a tie.
Florida bill requires high school students take financial literacy class
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
A bill is headed to the governor’s desk that would make a personal finance class mandatory to graduate high school.
Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.
US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.
IRS to offer Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturday
The IRS is offering walk-in hours at dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the U.S. on Saturday, March 12 to offer help to taxpayers.
The IRS is offering walk-in hours at dozens of Taxpayer Assistance Centers across the U.S. on Saturday, March 12 to offer help to taxpayers.
Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.
Biden to sign executive order on cryptocurrency this week
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.
IRS to hire 10,000 workers to help with tax return backlog
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
The backlog includes at least 10 million individual tax returns and 4 million business tax returns going back to last year.
Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia amid Ukraine invasion
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Mastercard said cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be supported by its network and any card issued outside the country will not work at Russian stores or ATMs.
Target wage hike: Workers' pay could reach $24 an hour this year
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is tough, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.
Average Georgia gas prices jump 13 cents in one week amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
In metro Atlanta, some people are paying more than $4.00 per gallon. Experts with AAA offered some advice to conserve fuel.
In metro Atlanta, some people are paying more than $4.00 per gallon. Experts with AAA offered some advice to conserve fuel.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
Rise in gas prices in metro Atlanta likely, but Russia-Ukraine crisis not immediately to blame
It seems there will be no letup in high gas prices, at least not anytime soon.
It seems there will be no letup in high gas prices, at least not anytime soon.
Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.
Georgia ports chief plans aggressive expansion by 2025
The executive in charge of Georgia’s seaports called Thursday for an aggressive expansion that would grow the Port of Savannah’s capacity for cargo shipped in containers by 58% over the next three years.
The executive in charge of Georgia’s seaports called Thursday for an aggressive expansion that would grow the Port of Savannah’s capacity for cargo shipped in containers by 58% over the next three years.
Number of Americans collecting unemployment lowest since 1970
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week.
The number of Americans collecting unemployment benefits fell to a 52-year low after another decline in jobless aid applications last week.