Cinco de Mayo: State-by-state guide to margarita costs
Today's Homeowner reports that the cost of making a homemade margarita in the U.S. varies regionally, with a national average of $2.56 per drink.
Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy
How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.
Interest rates not changing until inflation cools, Federal Reserve says
The Federal Reserve announced its decision to maintain its key interest rate at a two-decade high of roughly 5.3% amid ongoing concerns about high inflation.
Peacock is getting a subscription price increase. Here's what it means for consumers
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
Which states have the highest cigarette prices?
The cost of a pack of cigarettes adds up because of federal, state and local taxes that get added. Here is a look at which states tax the heaviest and the lowest.
Father-daughter ironworker duo champion the rise of vocational learning
Vocational enrollment is up among younger Americans, and one nurse-turned-union ironworker thinks it's a good opportunity for students to secure their futures.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan would cost an extra $84 billion: report
Biden has proposed a plan B student loan forgiveness proposal that would cost taxpayers an extra $84 billion, a recent Penn Wharton analysis said.
As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Many Americans spend more than 30 percent of their take-home pay on a mortgage: survey
Homebuyers ready to take the plunge in today's housing market have had to sink a bigger portion of their paychecks into mortgage payments and make significant cuts to everyday spending, a recent survey said.
IRS to decide on restoring free tax site amid uncertain future of program
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
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.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
The cost of college tuition surged the highest in these states
The cost of attending a private institution rose the most in a Midwest state -- increasing more than $22,000 since 2013.
Student loan forgiveness: Some may qualify but need to take action by April 30
Seeking student loan forgiveness? Some borrowers who consolidate their loans could qualify, but there’s a key deadline approaching.
Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M
A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.
School funding rallies call for more money in Pa schools while attacking school vouchers
Calls for more funding in Pennsylvania public schools are getting louder, as officials, teachers, staff and union members rally against school vouchers.
Pa school funding rallies held with calls for more funding, no vouchers
Two school funding rallies were held in the region, with the common theme of more funding for public schools and attacking the push for school vouchers.
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.