Forbes billionaires 2022: See who made this year’s list of the world’s richest people
Forbes has released its list of the wealthiest people in the world this year. Check out which billionaires cracked the top-10.
Best companies 2022: Linkedin unveils list of top companies to work for, Amazon ranks no. 1
Linkedin released its list of the top 50 companies to work with Amazon claiming the top spot. Here's a look at where other companies ranked.
The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes
If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.
Pay raise arrives for Georgia state employees, teachers
For the 100,000 state and university employees, it’s the first day that a $5,000 pay raise kicks in. Meanwhile, for the 170,000 K-12 employees, a $2,000 bonus is on the way before June 30.
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Medical debt gets a rescue from credit reporting agencies
More than half of Americans have medical debt that affects their credit worthiness. Getting sick isn’t planned over spending. It just happens. Now this chronic condition is getting some help.
Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M
Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.
The cost of filing your 2021 tax return late
This year’s tax deadline is about a month out. But still, many people will miss the IRS filing deadline. You have to file eventually, but here are options available to you if you are going to be late.
Cash poor during spring? Blame the weather
We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
Federal Reserve raises interest rate to cool off inflation
For the first time since 2018, the Federal Reserve has raised its interest rate. Economists say it’s necessary to reign in inflation, but it will come with a short-term cost to your wallet.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
St. Patrick's Day in Savannah welcomes back big crowds: `We needed this’
Thousands in green T-shirts, bowler hats, feather boas, with nary a mask in sight, crowded shoulder-to-shoulder along sidewalks and inside bustling bars Thursday as the South’s largest St. Patrick's Day parade returned in Savannah following a two-year coronavirus hiatus.
The 'downright ugly' retirement moves Americans made over the past two years
Americans have been through a lot over the past two years, and a new study shows that during that time many ended up making "downright ugly" decisions regarding their retirement planning – often out of necessity.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.
Billionaire supermarket CEO: Buy now, food inflation will only get much worse
John Catsimatidis says food prices could increase 20% by summer.
US retail spending slows as inflation starts to bite
After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February on gadgets, home furnishings and other discretionary items as higher prices for food, gasoline, and shelter are taking a bigger bite out of their wallet.
AMC Entertainment buys stake in gold, silver miner Hycroft
Following the closing of the deal, AMC and precious metal investor Eric Sprott will become Hycroft's second largest shareholders