This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024

The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.

US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters

The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.

Trump threatens John Deere with 200% tariffs
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This week, former President Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico.

Last full-size Kmart in US to close

The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.

Credit card debt at record levels ahead of holidays
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Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss how consumers can manage credit card debt ahead of the holiday season.

Fed cuts interest rates by half-point
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Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what the latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve means.

Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.

Amazon asks corporate workers to return to the office five days a week

Amazon announces a major policy shift, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, ending the company's hybrid work model introduced during the pandemic.

Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.

Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation

A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.

Federal Reserve previews interest rate cut next week
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Barron's Senior Markets Writer Paul La M?nica joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to forecast what could be a federal rate cut next week.

Boeing machinists in WA go on strike after rejecting contract offer

Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years.

Aldi to hire 13,000 holiday workers, raising minimum wages up to $23 an hour

Aldi is hiring thousands of workers for the upcoming holiday season and for the opening of new stores in the U.S., while also increasing its minimum wages to $18 and $23 an hour.

US could lose all bank branches by 2041 as closures surge, financial report finds

A new financial report predicts that physical bank branches in the U.S. could disappear by 2041 if current trends continue, with over 1,600 closures per year. California, Florida, and Illinois have seen the highest number of closures as Americans increasingly turn to online banking options.

Another restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.

Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer dies at the age of 58

The president and CEO of Waffle House, Walter G. “Walt" Ehmer, has died at the age of 58, according to the Atlanta Police Foundation. He also served on the foundation's board of trustees.