Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists.
Here's where credit limits decreased the most in the US (and why that's bad)
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Credit limits are dropping for people in most states, and that could spell bad news for your credit score.
Owning a home comes with a hidden price tag, and it's getting more expensive
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
The hidden costs of homeownership are rising and have increased by nearly one-third in the last five years as expenses like insurance, maintenance and property taxes take a bite out of homeowners' budgets.
Health insurance costs continue rising for American workers, new survey finds
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
new KFF survey found that Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying more for coverage in 2026, with workers at small businesses facing the steepest increases.
Tipping went from ‘un-American’ to unavoidable, economist says; why that could be a good thing
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
Tipping has grown into such a regular practice when eating out in the United States that many customers take for granted that they will leave one. In fact, an American overseas may have to fight the urge to do so in countries where it is much less common. But that was not always the case. In fact, as a Texas A&M University professor pointed out, the roles used to be reversed.
SpaceX profit soars as Elon Musk weighs potential merger with Tesla
SpaceX reported a $4.4 billion third-quarter profit as revenue surged 161% to $14.6 billion, driven by growth in its Starlink satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses.
SpaceX reported a $4.4 billion third-quarter profit as revenue surged 161% to $14.6 billion, driven by growth in its Starlink satellite communications and artificial intelligence businesses.
Social Security corrects nearly 50 million records in largest SSN cleanup in agency history
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
The Social Security Administration says it has undertaken the largest cleanup of Social Security Number records in the history of the agency as part of an ongoing fight against fraud.
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
Customer concern growing as US retailers adopt next-generation pricing tools
Beyond high prices, shoppers say they’re feeling rising tensions about increasingly high-tech ways businesses from grocery stores to department stores to restaurants are setting those prices.
Beyond high prices, shoppers say they’re feeling rising tensions about increasingly high-tech ways businesses from grocery stores to department stores to restaurants are setting those prices.
Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees.
FTC launches $9.8M payout to Walmart wire service customers targeted by scams
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is sending payments that will total more than $9.8 million to customers of Walmart’s wire services who the agency says fell victim to scams.
Sam's Club reveals 2026 Thanksgiving meal: Here's what it will cost
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
Holiday toy prices surge as tariffs, war-driven energy costs squeeze shoppers
Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Toy prices have jumped 6.6% over the past year as tariffs, higher energy costs and Middle East conflicts put pressure on U.S. consumers ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Canadian couple wins big lottery prize 8 years after 7-figure jackpot win
A couple in Canada has claimed a six-figure lottery win for the second time, lottery officials say.
A couple in Canada has claimed a six-figure lottery win for the second time, lottery officials say.
Almost half of Americans fear inflation will spoil their winter travel plans, survey finds
A new survey on winter travel shows 49% of Americans say inflation will ruin their travel plans this winter, according to a new WalletHub survey.
A new survey on winter travel shows 49% of Americans say inflation will ruin their travel plans this winter, according to a new WalletHub survey.
Michael Jordan NBA Finals jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia
A Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz sold for $14 million, making it the second-largest known cost for a game-worn jersey in sports history.
A Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz sold for $14 million, making it the second-largest known cost for a game-worn jersey in sports history.
Netflix laying off 6% of its workforce: What to know
Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.
Netflix is turning a profit, but about 1,000 employees will be losing their jobs. Here's what to know.
Social Security 2027 COLA increase: How much monthly checks will go up
Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.
Social Security recipients, including retirees and those on disability, now know how much larger their monthly payments from the federal government will be next year.
Social Security chief Bisignano says program will 'be around for another 90 years'
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
Social Security Administration Commissioner Frank Bisignano's reassurance comes as trustees project the main trust fund will be depleted in 2032.
CVS to pay $315M after settlement in DOJ lawsuit over controlled prescriptions
CVS Pharmacy will pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that the company illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from Medicare and other government health programs.
CVS Pharmacy will pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that the company illegally filled thousands of opioid prescriptions and then sought reimbursement from Medicare and other government health programs.