According to recent U.S. Census data, about 21.2 percent of Houstonians now live below the poverty line. That’s more than one in five people!
Consumer Reports says Kroger shoppers have unknowingly been paying full price for scores of items advertised as discounted or on sale, following a monthslong investigation.
While inflation is reportedly cooling across the country, pockets are still hurting. That's why AMC Theaters, the largest movie exhibitor in the U.S. and the world, is introducing “50% Off Wednesdays.”
For years, nationwide inflation has been a thorn in people’s sides, but could there finally be some relief in sight?
We know our dollars don't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, but we wanted to know which stores have the lowest prices on their store brand staples and why they differ between stores.
Inflation continues to impact the U.S., and a recent study suggests Houston is not experiencing much of the brunt of high prices, compared to other cities, but if that's the case, how come I'm broke all the time?
Ted Rossman, a credit expert with bankrate.com, says credit card debt now stands at a staggering $1.18 trillion in this country, with 49% of all credit card users carrying that debt month after month.
Houston-area food pantry operators have reported spikes in demand stemming from inflation and the ending of certain pandemic-related benefits. The president of the Houston Food Bank told KPRC 2 at least 1 million people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.
With time running out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administration’s push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers. The announcement comes after months of high inflation has eaten away at Americans’ savings and made the economy the top issue for voters.
A new survey conducted by YouGov reveals national views on inflation, abortion, and teaching race and gender identity in schools
If labor unions and railroads don’t reach a deal by the end of Thursday, freight trains will come to a stop across the country, posing a major threat to the nation’s economy.
The higher prices we’re all paying for just about everything is the reason why we’re seeing The Federal Reserve hike interest rates, making it more expensive for consumers to borrow money.
In June, we saw an inflation rate we haven’t seen in four decades. The rate was just over 9% and it’s having a steep impact on housing, gas, and groceries.
Don Vultaggio, Arizona Beverages’ chairman and co-founder wants his customers to know that he understands the value of a relationship.
It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what we’re spending at the grocery store.
The nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.
Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, what’s affecting your life the most?
If you’re in the Jacksonville, Florida area, you’ve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and they’re things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.
If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.
We’ve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.
