Mortgage activity hits 25-year low as rates rise
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
The Federal Reserve's strategy of raising interest rates in an attempt to fight sky-high inflation is sending mortgage rates higher, impacting home buyers.
‘Unnecessary’ work meetings waste productivity and money, survey finds
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
But will bosses listen and cut back on meetings?
More couples are asking wedding guests to help buy a home, experts say
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
The wedding experts at Zola.com (http://zola.com/) said they’ve seen the number of couples asking for housing-related funds double since 2019.
Gallup: More than half of U.S. workers are ‘quiet quitting’
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
A poll shows that the workplace has gotten worse for younger employees, particularly those under 35 years old.
Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Used cars costing consumers $10,000 more than 'normal' as inflation rages
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
It's a bad time for consumers looking to buy a used car.
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.
As inflation soars, one-third of Americans are experiencing financial stress: Survey
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
More than one-third of households reported difficulties in paying bills recently.
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.
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.
Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Surging inflation will cost most US households $3,500 this year, analysis shows
Households need to set aside 6% of budget to allocate for inflation.
Households need to set aside 6% of budget to allocate for inflation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $1 billion in gas tax relief
The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.
The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.
AAA: Thanksgiving gas prices in Florida to be the most expensive in 8 years
AAA reported on Monday that the average price of gasoline in Florida jumped 10 cents, reaching $3.36 per gallon.
AAA reported on Monday that the average price of gasoline in Florida jumped 10 cents, reaching $3.36 per gallon.
FIFA World Cup looks for 2026 host city: Orlando could be a top pick
If Orlando was chosen, the move is expected to bring about $800 million worth of economic impact for the Central Florida area.
If Orlando was chosen, the move is expected to bring about $800 million worth of economic impact for the Central Florida area.
Child Tax Credit payments begin hitting bank accounts: What you need to know
Starting Thursday, qualifying American families could see at least $250 extra in their bank accounts for every child in the home. That money is set to be deposited each month over six months.
Starting Thursday, qualifying American families could see at least $250 extra in their bank accounts for every child in the home. That money is set to be deposited each month over six months.
Gas prices pass $3 per gallon in Florida, AAA reports
The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.
The most expensive market in Florida is Panama City with a price of $3.14 per gallon reported.
Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit
Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.
Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.