Fixed-income families skipping doctors, eating once a day amid inflation
Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
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Consumer confidence has hit a seven-month low, and South Florida families say rising prices are forcing impossible choices.
Backyard gardening isn't for everybody, but if you're successful the rewards go far beyond the potential money saved.
A family of four now spends about $1,000 a month on groceries, NerdWallet says.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touched on the recent disclosure of President Trump's crypto earnings, the latest developments with the tax-deferred Trump Accounts, and the struggles facing the U.S. economy.
Ashley Walker says Wednesday night was the first night she had to sleep in her car, the latest low point in a months-long struggle with rising housing costs and job loss.
Experts said prices are rising faster than paychecks, and the average household is feeling the squeeze.
An effort is underway to precisely measure how Miami's scorching summer heat is affecting residents in some of the area's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
Coupled with inflation and rising fuel costs, South Florida barbecue restaurants are struggling to manage expenses.
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Gas prices have jumped 28% from last year, reaching the highest level since July 2022, as the Iran war continues to restrict global oil supplies.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
While inflation has cooled in some areas, many families say prices are not dropping enough to make a real difference. As a result, they are finding new ways to stretch their dollars and stay afloat.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 3.3% in March, driven by the sharpest monthly increase in gas prices since 1967.
These charts track prices consumers pay for groceries and other goods now compared to five years ago.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
According to a Nova Southeastern University economics professor, necessities such as groceries could become more expensive as fuel costs used to ship goods continue to rise.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Police say the suspect pulled out a knife during an argument and ran off; the victim is not cooperating.
Miami Fire Rescue confirmed that both an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were transported to the hospital with stab wounds.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
The body was found not far from the popular restaurant Kiki On The River in Miami.
Police say the suspect pulled out a knife during an argument and ran off; the victim is not cooperating.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
Miami Fire Rescue confirmed that both an 18-year-old and a 15-year-old boy were transported to the hospital with stab wounds.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
Regulators allege that sellers and brands were overcharged by tens of billions of dollars through secretly inflated ad prices.
The body was found not far from the popular restaurant Kiki On The River in Miami.
The FWC will offer up to 215 permits, of which 193 people can bid on at $5 an entry starting Sept. 11.
Two areas are being monitored for possible development – the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly and an area in the Gulf.
Several vehicles were involved in the Monday morning crash, and delays were reported into Hollywood.
A Broward County administrator has been reassigned from Orange Brook Elementary School following an off-campus incident, officials said.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.