Personal spending
64% of shoppers are concerned about ‘shrinkflation.’ What it is and how to enjoy for it when searching
A customer outlets in a Kroger grocery retailer on July 15, 2022 in Houston. Brandon Bell | Getty Visuals Quite a few individuals have suffered sticker shock at the grocery retail store because of to record higher inflation. But a different shock which is grabbing consumers’ awareness — and even trending on TikTok — is […]
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The Inflation Reduction Act caps costs for Medicare patients on insulin. Where the push for broader relief stands
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty Images A new legislative package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday is a big win for Medicare patients who struggle to cover the cost of insulin to manage their diabetes. But the bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act, falls short of applying those cost controls […]
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U.S. inflation jumped by 9.1% in June, a four-decade high: Here’s what you need to know about inflation
Americans paid much higher prices for goods and services in June compared to a year earlier, as inflation continued to soar, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The consumer price index is one of the primary measures of inflation. CPI jumped to 9.1% last month from a year ago, above the 8.8% Dow Jones estimate. That […]
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A self-made millionaire shares her top 18 ‘recession money rules’: ‘Don’t panic’ and ‘prepare to borrow’
Worried about what your financial situation will look like in a year — or even in a few months — from now? With all the concerns about economic growth, it’s reasonable to be worried about a potential recession. But the key is to start preparing now so that you’re in the best position with your […]
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The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates to combat inflation: Here’s what that means for you
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, the most aggressive hike since 1994. This rise puts the key benchmark federal funds rate at a range between 1.5 and 1.75%. The Fed’s intention is to help combat inflation. Watch this video to find out what rising interest rates mean for […]
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Summer temperatures — and inflation — are running hot. Here’s how to save money on cooling bills as prices rise
A pedestrian uses an umbrella to get some relief from the sun as she walks past a sign displaying the temperature on June 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Ralph Freso | Getty Images Tips for efficient energy use Most cooling systems use electricity, so making sure your home is running as efficiently as possible can […]
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This couple left the U.S. to travel full-time—and cut expenses by 50%: ‘We’ve lived in London, Rome and Lisbon’
My wife and I love to travel. In the five years that we’ve been together, we’ve made many unforgettable memories during our trips abroad. But in July 2021, we took a Greek Isles cruise for my wife’s 49th birthday that truly changed our lives. As we sat in our ocean view cabin, we talked about […]
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Wall Street is on a one way trip to misery until Fed hikes stop, market forecaster Jim Bianco warns
Until inflation peaks and the Federal Reserve stops hiking rates, market forecaster Jim Bianco warns Wall Street is on a one way trip to misery. “The Fed only has one tool to bring in inflation and that is they have to slow demand,” the Bianco Research president told CNBC “Fast Money” on Tuesday. “We may […]
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Make these money moves before the Fed hikes rates again
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell (left) meets with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on May 31, 2022. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Reserve is again poised to raise interest rates in an attempt to slow down the highest inflation in four decades without pushing the U.S. economy […]
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Here’s what people expect to spend more on as inflation continues to surge
Regular unleaded gasoline was $4.69 a gallon (cash) at a Houston Exxon Mobil station on June 9, 2022. Gas prices are breaching record highs as demand increases and supply fails to keep up. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images Americans are still grappling with the worst inflation in roughly 40 years, and […]
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