Spike in food prices expected to continue into 2022

Consumers are facing sticker shock at the grocery store and it's expected to continue in the new year. In November 2021, prices increased 7% from the previous year, the highest spike since 2008.

Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids

Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.

These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022

Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.

GasBuddy says $4 per gallon national average not out of the question in 2022

Gas price projections from GasBuddy say that $4 per gallon as a national average is a possibility for 2022, a signal that the economy is recovering from the pandemic.

Ports again delay fines for idling containers

The fee was announced back in October, but has been delayed numerous times. If necessary it'd go into effect Jan. 3.

Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more

2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing

The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.

Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app

Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.

Child tax credit 2021: Families to receive final payment on Dec. 15

The final child tax credit payment will go out on Dec. 15. Payments could be extended into 2022 if the Senate can come to an agreement on Biden’s social spending bill.

US debt ceiling: Congress sends Biden $2.5T increase, avoiding default

Congress averted a debt default early Wednesday after Democratic majorities voted to send a $2.5 trillion debt ceiling increase to Biden over Republican opposition.

T-Mobile to pay hourly employees minimum of $20 an hour

T-Mobile announced that it will pay all 75,000 of its hourly employees a minimum wage of $20 an hour.

This week is the busiest mailing week of the holiday season

This week is expected to be the busiest mail week of the holiday season. But you still have time to ship your cards and gifts. Here are the big deadlines to know.

US consumer inflation rate up 6.8% in past year, highest since 1982

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.