Financial expert urges consumers to save, expects things to get worse

The head of JP Morgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the world, recently cautioned about an 'economic hurricane" headed our way.

• Jun 14, 2022

Inflation hitting hard for a lot of families

The cost of rising food prices is becoming a real struggle for many in South Florida.

• Jun 14, 2022
• 03:18

Report: Inflation makes jump not seen in over 40 years

A big reason why is gas prices which continue to hit record highs.

• Jun 12, 2022

Inflation jumps 8.6% in the last month

CBS4's Michael George reports on the increase of gas and food prices, and how budgeting differently will help make it past this inflation.

• Jun 10, 2022
• 02:04

Stocks plunge as inflation soars at fastest pace in 4 decades

May surge in consumer prices raises odds that the Fed will continue to sharply hike interest rates.

• Jun 10, 2022

'Shrinkflation' has manufacturers shrinking package sizes

If you've been grocery shopping and noticed your normal items are smaller, it's true.

• Jun 8, 2022

Smaller boxes in cereal aisle? Say hello to shrinkflation.

Manufacturers are again downsizing packaging in an effort to ease the hit from inflation. Are they going too far?

• Jun 8, 2022

Does inflation have you concerned about your nest egg?

CBS4's Hank Tester shares what can you do now to protect what you have and to be better prepared financially for what's next.

• May 25, 2022
• 02:25

Fed Raises Interest Rates, Tries To Catch Up With Inflation

In an effort to get a handle on the worst inflation in America in the last 40 years, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a half-percentage point.

• May 4, 2022

Florida, Other States, Scale Back Food Stamp Benefits, Even As Prices Soar

Month by month, more of the roughly 40 million Americans who get help buying groceries through the federal food stamp program are seeing their benefits plunge even as the nation struggles with the biggest increase in food costs in decades.

• Apr 16, 2022

Consumer Prices Jumped 8.5% In March, Easily Erasing Most Wage Increases

Costs for food, housing, and gasoline helped drive inflation to its highest level in 40 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

• Apr 12, 2022

Next Grocery Receipt Could Shock You, And Eggs May Be Partly To Blame

The rising cost of food is not a new story, but the jump in prices is increasingly causing problems for people in South Florida and across the country.

• Apr 11, 2022

One Interest Rate Hike Is Just The Start; What This Means For Homes & Cars

Inflation has hit a 40 year high.

• Mar 17, 2022

Food Costs Hard To Swallow For South Florida Shoppers

Consumers in South Florida are seeing food prices increase week to week.  Some of the biggest hikes are on milk, eggs and meat.

• Mar 14, 2022

Rising Gas Prices Impacting More Than Just Prices At The Pump

Regina Davidson, like anyone who's gassed up recently, is shocked by how much it costs.

• Mar 9, 2022

Your Super Bowl Food Spread Might Cost You More This Year

Higher prices are not just hitting restaurants' bottom lines. Fans at home are paying more for party favorites.

• Feb 13, 2022

Valentine's Day: To Splurge Or Not To Splurge Will Always Be The Question

Cupid's special day could be a little bittersweet this year as inflation is driving up prices everywhere.

• Feb 11, 2022

Dollar Tree's Prices Going Up On Most Items From $1 To $1.25

Dollar Tree — one of America's last remaining true dollar stores — said Tuesday it will raise prices from $1 to $1.25 on the majority of its products by the first quarter of 2022.

• Nov 23, 2021

Rising Food Prices Means Thanksgiving Is Going To Cost You More

The American Farm Bureau Federation said a classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 people, including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, veggies, and pumpkin pie will cost $53.31 to make. That's up 14% from last year.

• Nov 21, 2021

Upcoming Thanksgiving Meal Looks To Be Most Expensive In Years

We are nearing that time of the year where groceries stores are filled with people getting their items for Thanksgiving. 

• Nov 12, 2021

Bigger Social Security Checks In Store For 2019

For the second year in a row, US seniors will see increases in their Social Security checks starting in January.

• Oct 11, 2018

Fighting Food Inflation At The Grocery Store

You're in the checkout line at the supermarket and you're buying the same foods you buy every week. So why is your grocery bill growing? The culprit is food inflation.

• Jun 4, 2012

Social Security Benefits Expected To Rise In 2012

Seniors are about to see something they haven't seen in two years – a raise.

• Oct 18, 2011

Florida Incomes Down, Poverty Up

After getting slammed by the economic recession, Floridians are grappling with lower incomes and a higher poverty rate, according to a U.S. Census report released Tuesday.

• Sep 13, 2011