Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
How much money it takes to be 'rich' in America for 2024
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
A recent study utilizing IRS data reveals that the income required to be considered "rich" varies widely across the U.S., reflecting regional differences in cost of living, local economies, and tax structures.
Bad service, no tip: Most Americans demand quality before tipping
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
A recent YouGov poll reveals that as tipping becomes an expected norm in increasingly varied sectors amid rising living costs, over half of Americans now express a growing resentment towards tipping, opting to leave no tip for subpar service.
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
'Doom spending' instead of home buying—how young people are spending their money
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Amid inflation and climate concerns, younger generations, including Gen Z and millennials, are turning to "doom spending," buying luxuries as they find homeownership increasingly unaffordable.
Gas prices spiking in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware due to summer blend gasoline
Drivers are getting hit hard at the gas pump, as a summer blend switch up is causing gas prices to spike in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Drivers are getting hit hard at the gas pump, as a summer blend switch up is causing gas prices to spike in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
No college degree? Here are the best and worst places in the US for a job
Employers are increasingly ditching the college degree requirement for jobs, but competition varies greatly in different parts of the country.
Employers are increasingly ditching the college degree requirement for jobs, but competition varies greatly in different parts of the country.
High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
Inflation accelerates more than expected in March as high prices persist
The Labor Department has released its closely-watched report for March, showing inflation accelerated again for the third straight month.
The Labor Department has released its closely-watched report for March, showing inflation accelerated again for the third straight month.
America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.
Americans are still craving connection post-pandemic. The eclipse is creating that moment for us.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Millions of Americans are eager to socialize and make this eclipse a special moment – which includes splurging on the day, data shows.
Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.
Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.
More people moved to these US counties in 2023 than anywhere else
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
The U.S. Census Bureau released data on Thursday showing the top 10 counties in the country with the most population growth in 2023.
Mayor Parker calls for all city workers to return full-time, in person by Monday morning
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration's latest request might impact work from home-hybrid schedules for many city workers this upcoming March. Here's what you need to know.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's administration's latest request might impact work from home-hybrid schedules for many city workers this upcoming March. Here's what you need to know.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to raise PA minimum wage to $15, doubles down on city workers' in person return
From demanding all city workers return in person, full-time to calling for an increase to Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage, Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed more of her goals for the city of Philadelphia during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Wednesday.
From demanding all city workers return in person, full-time to calling for an increase to Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage, Mayor Cherelle Parker addressed more of her goals for the city of Philadelphia during a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Wednesday.
Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.
U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday.
America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday.
Data corrected: Car insurance rate jump in Philadelphia not as high as previously reported, Bankrate says
Car insurance rates in Philadelphia are not as high as they were previously reported after Bankrate released a statement Tuesday saying it uncovered an inaccuracy in the methodology used to determine auto insurance premiums for Philadelphia in 2023.
Car insurance rates in Philadelphia are not as high as they were previously reported after Bankrate released a statement Tuesday saying it uncovered an inaccuracy in the methodology used to determine auto insurance premiums for Philadelphia in 2023.
Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.