Rents reach 'insane' levels across the country with no end in sight

From December 2020 to December 2021, the median rent in Tampa spiked more than 25%. Meanwhile, Miami became the least affordable housing market in the country with a whopping 49.8% increase.

Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy

As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.

Gas prices in Georgia: Russia-Ukraine border crisis uncertainty increases price per gallon

Experts say an increase in crude oil prices during global tensions between the Russian and Ukrainian governments is causing gas prices to increase. Georgia's average price per gallon is $1.01 higher than this time last year.

Start a new financial tradition in February

This February, one of the best things you can do with your partner is sit down and talk about how financially you can get what you want for your future.

2022 weddings will cost more; here are some ways to save

An estimated 2.5 million weddings plan to take place in 2022 and, as with some many other things, couples can expect to pay more amid rising prices.

Starbucks unions multiply, company says position hasn't changed after Atlanta store joins movement

Petitions by Starbucks employees to unionize are gaining momentum across the country fewer than two weeks after employees at an Atlanta store filed their own. Starbucks responded to the wave of petitions shortly after employees from an Atlanta store released a statement.

Advance Child Tax Credit filing confusion cleared up

The processing of tax returns hasn’t been normal for a few years now. And it’s not getting back on track this filing year either. There are changes, hiccups, and so many problems. 

Arizona man leaves Las Vegas casino, learns he won $229,368 jackpot weeks later

The machine being played by Robert Taylor malfunctioned due to a "communication error" and neither he nor the Treasure Island Hotel & Casino realized that he'd won a progressive jackpot

What is the consumer price index and how is it used to measure inflation?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the change in prices paid by consumers for goods and services and is often used as a way to gauge inflation.

Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says

The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge

U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.

Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation

The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.

Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B

More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.

Tax season 2022: What you need to know about filing your taxes

The IRS is requesting people to file their tax returns ahead of the April 18 deadline to avoid delays in their payments.