Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US

The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.

Powell expects more Fed rate hikes because of persistently high inflation

Chair Jerome Powell reiterated that the Federal Reserve will likely raise interest rates at least once more this year because of persistently high inflation in the economy’s service sector and the surprisingly tight job market.

Used car prices soar as demand for limited inventory grows, report says

Used car prices have softened recently but remain significantly higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent Edmunds report.

Home prices increased 70 percent more than rent costs: study

Home prices have exceeded what Americans pay for rent in most major cities, according to one report. But, there are still places where you can save by purchasing a home. Here’s what you need to know.

Disney CFO leaves after tense relations with execs

The Walt Disney Company announced Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is stepping down and will take a medical leave of absence.

Local businesses feel impact of I-95 collapse
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Just yards from the corner of State Road and Cottman Avenue, an auto repair and body shop business open since 1996 is suffering from new traffic patterns.

Fewer homes are selling, but they're selling fast: Redfin

Despite low inventory, the homes for sale are selling at a fast pace, according to a report by Redfin. Here’s what you need to know.

Legislative bill seeks to make expanded child tax credit permanent

House Democrats recently introduced the American Family Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to restore the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit to parents across the U.S.

CFPB warns about side effects of using medical credit cards, loans

Alternative debt financing products like medical credit cards and medical installment loans can weaken consumers' financial well-being, the CFPB warned in a recent report.

Student loan payments will resume in October, Education Department confirms

Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, while interest on loan debt will begin once again in September, the Education Department clarified.

'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak: What is his net worth?

"Wheel of Fortune" only tapes four days a month, meaning the soon-to-retire host earns more per taping day than most people make in a year.

I-95 collapse: Detours could cause rising prices for local consumers, Transportation Secretary says

As officials are set to announce reconstruction plans for I-95 on Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says detours and route changes could cause the prices of goods to rise.

Check fraud cases rising dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible

Check fraud is back -- and in a big way. Today's criminals have sophisticated operations that have ramped up since the COVID government relief checks became an attractive target.

Gas prices hold steady despite surge in demand for domestic gasoline: AAA

Gas prices decreased slightly for the week ending June 8, AAA said. Despite an increase in gasoline demand, fluctuating oil prices have limited increases at the pump.