Surging school supply costs affect families

Back-to-school spending in total is expected to match the record high set in 2021: $37 billion.

• Aug 18, 2022

Lowe's announces $55 million bonus for hourly employees to offset inflation

The company is one of many providing bonuses, wage increases or additional benefits as inflation rises and labor shortages persist.

• Aug 17, 2022

Grocery costs are surging at the fastest rate since 1979

Americans are dipping into savings and switching to lower-cost brands as food prices climb higher.

• Aug 11, 2022

Inflation slowed in July, showing Fed's rate hikes are working

Consumer prices rose 8.5% over the past 12 months, marking a slowdown but still painfully high for millions of Americans.

• Aug 10, 2022

Price of bacon is increasing in the US but it's not just because of inflation

Inflation may be slowing overall, but food prices are still sky-high.

• Aug 10, 2022

Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats

The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.

• Aug 8, 2022

California aims to make its own insulin brand to lower price

With several insulin patents nearing their expiration dates, California is looking to disrupt that market by making its own insulin and selling it for a much cheaper price.

• Jul 29, 2022

Baby boomers facing spike in homelessness

The number of homeless people over 55 is expected to spike to 225,000 nationwide in the next four years, a 32% jump since 2017, according to a study.

• Jul 28, 2022