US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October

Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Potential railroad strike pushed back until early December

Previously, a Nov. 19 strike deadline hung over the talks, but the union that represents track maintenance workers agreed to delay any action until next month.

Another railroad union approves deal, offering hope of avoiding strike

Another railroad union narrowly approved its deal with the major freight railroads Saturday -- but five unions must still approve contracts to prevent a strike.

How steep interest rate hikes impact your finances

Mortgage rates continue to jump, home sales slump and credit cards and auto loans increase.

Aldi matching 2019 Thanksgiving prices

From free turkeys to major discounts, grocery stores are prepping for a Thanksgiving set against surging inflation.

IRS inflation adjustment could lower your tax bill in 2023

The changes are meant to help Americans whose earnings haven’t kept up with the increased cost of living.

Biden to release up to 15 million barrels of oil from strategic reserve

President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations.

Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% in 2023

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment means the average recipient will receive more than $140 a month starting in January.

3rd-largest railroad union rejects deal, renewing possibility of strike

The third largest railroad union rejected its deal with the railroads Monday — renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy — but before that could happen both sides will return to the bargaining table.

Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week

Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.

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.

Americans changing holiday travel plans due to inflation, survey finds

Over the holidays, many Americans are opting for fewer days of travel, cheaper accommodations, and shorter distances due to rising costs, a recent survey found.

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.