US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.

Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act; House to vote next

The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on President Joe Biden's priorities.

Cashing In: Back to school shopping
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Financial expert Dan Roccato gives tips and tricks on how to save on back to school shopping.

Democrats' economic package: What remains in and what's out?

The estimated $740-billion proposal, struck by two top negotiators, includes some hard-fought party priorities -- from health care to climate change.

Here’s how much the average 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom rent is in America

Nationwide rent prices continued to climb in August 2022, according to a new report. Here’s a look at how much renters are paying on average this month, and when the market could level off.

New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike

Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.

Mega Millions winning numbers: $1.28B Friday drawing

The winning numbers for Friday's $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot are 67, 45, 57, 36, 13 with Mega Ball number 14.

Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs

Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.