South Fulton to study raising minimum wage to $20 an hour
Those in the city government supporting the measure said it wants to make sure all employees can make ends meet.
Black Business Month highlight: All-natural beauty products
Small business is the backbone of the American economy. And in honor of Black Business Month, the FOX 5 I-Team checks out an all-natural beauty line run by a local couple. Social media, they say, is their go-to tool for success.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
Deadline fast approaching for Black women's financial aid program
Time is running out for Black women in College Park to apply to a new financial assistance program that could give each of them more than $20,000-- no questions asked.
Carvana expanding after laying off 2,500 employees earlier in the year; here's what you need to know
Months after Carvana laid off 12% of its workforce, the company, which is known nationwide for its multi-story car vending machines, is expanding once again.
Student loan forgiveness | What is a Pell grant and how will Biden's program impact recipients?
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden unveils plan to cancel $10K in student debt
Biden unveiled a plan to provide $10,000 of federal student loan debt relief for borrowers who earn under $125,000 annually, and more for those with the greatest financial need.
What student loans are eligible for forgiveness? Here's a breakdown
In addition to Biden’s wide-sweeping loan forgiveness plan, there are existing programs for borrowers to have some or all of their student debt erased.
Biden to make long-awaited student loan debt announcement on Wednesday, reports say
President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the plan.
Rock climber from New Zealand slapped with $600K hospital bill after Yosemite fall
Anna Parsons, 21, fell nearly 80 feet from Yosemite National Park’s “Snake Dike” route on Half Dome peak, breaking nearly every bone in her body.
Amid high inflation, nearly half of US adults are holding on to unused gift cards, vouchers, store credit
Approximately 47% of people have lost money from losing gift cards or letting them expire.
Steak prices decline on waning demand
The cost of steak is on the decline while ground beef prices remain elevated as consumers adjust their protein preferences to escape soaring inflation.
FedEx Ground contractors demand inflation help to prevent delivery collapse: ‘Enormous financial stress’
Route Consultant founder reveals 100% of FedEx Ground drivers are contractors, not employees.
Ford will cut 3,000 white-collar jobs to lower costs
Ford Motor Co. is cutting about 3,000 white-collar jobs as it attempts to lower costs and make the transition from internal combustion to electric vehicles.
Massive rent hikes may finally be coming to an end, economist says
Rent prices are still at an all-time high for many tenants, but data shows asking rent prices have begun to slow.
Chicken wing prices drop to pre-pandemic levels — just in time for football season
The price of chicken wings has dropped to its lowest level in years ahead of the start of football season, although the average lower cost may not last through the fall.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Inflation and bird flu took a toll on turkey flocks.
Cost of raising a child jumps to over $300,000
And that's before they even hit college.
Back-to-school supply deals: A list of sales in 4 big-ticket categories
Here are 12 back-to-school sales on backpacks, laptops, software and tablets.
Fed minutes reveal interest rates could remain ‘restrictive’ for some time
The latest Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed that the Fed governors believe interest rates should remain "restrictive" in the coming months.