Alaska mom says baby formula shortage 'creating extra panic' as she launches group for struggling parents
Allie Seckel of Kodiak, Alaska, also revealed how parents can avoid online scams.
Illegal vehicle repossessions on the rise, government reports
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Kemp: $1.1 billion in Georgia tax refunds begins this week
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says special state income tax refunds will begin this week, although it could be early August before everyone who filed a return before the April deadline will get paid.
US casinos had best month ever in March, winning $5.3B from gamblers
Inflation may be soaring, supply chains are snarled and the coronavirus just won’t go away. But America’s casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March.
Baby formula shortage: Which foods and techniques boost breast milk production?
Baby formula is the latest staple to be hit by supply chain shortages in the U.S.
Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war
President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.
US casinos experienced best month ever in March, winning $5.3B
While the national casino economy is doing well, there are pockets of sluggishness such as Atlantic City, where in-person casino revenue has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.
US inflation hit 8.3% in April but slows from 40-year high
Consumer prices jumped 8.3% last month from 12 months earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
How credit card swipe fees are hitting consumers
The average family already spends an additional $900 from added swipe fees.
20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans
The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Small businesses struggle to hire and keep employees amid economic uncertainty
Some small businesses are still struggling to hire qualified workers, even as the broader picture in the U.S. job market looks much brighter.
Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
No buds about it: Global flower shortage may leave kids scrambling this Mother's Day
They say April showers bring May flowers, but florists are becoming concerned about extreme weather conditions in key growing regions.
Postmaster General DeJoy says Americans should get used to 'uncomfortable' rate hikes
Louis DeJoy said Thursday he will advocate for the Board of Governors to continue raising rates until the Postal Service meets its goal of becoming self sustaining.
Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill
Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.