US emergency oil supply shrinks to 40-year low

Proponents of releasing barrels from the emergency stockpile say it increases oil supplies and reduces prices at the pump. Critics say it's a short-term fix.

Another month of solid US hiring suggests more big Fed hikes

America’s employers slowed their hiring in September but still added 263,000 jobs, a solid figure that will likely keep the Federal Reserve on pace to keep raising interest rates aggressively to fight persistently high inflation.

Student loan forgiveness eligibility scaled back; here's what you need to know

The Department of Education said last week that borrowers with federal student loans held by private banks would be ineligible for loan forgiveness unless they already consolidated their loans.

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.

Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer

The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.

Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide

Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers. 

Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice

From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.

Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices

Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.

Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers

Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.

Baby formula shortage: US to allow long-term foreign imports to prevent repeat

For decades, the U.S. formula industry has been dominated by a handful of companies, excluding similar products from overseas. A new plan will change that.

Over 87K pounds of meat recalled over listeria concerns

Behrmann Meat and Processing's various ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, produced between July 7, 2022, to Sept. 9, 2022.