What do higher-for-longer interest rates mean for your money?
Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.
Americans will be forced to adapt to a new normal where savers benefit from higher rates, but borrowers face steeper debt payments on everything from credit cards to mortgages to student loans.
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Paul Mueller with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to talk interest rates, which are remaining steady.
Paul Mueller with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to talk interest rates, which are remaining steady.
Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Peacock is getting a subscription price increase. Here's what it means for consumers
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
The streaming platform’s new price hike will happen this summer, marking the second time in a year the subscription cost is going up.
Which states have the highest cigarette prices?
The cost of a pack of cigarettes adds up because of federal, state and local taxes that get added. Here is a look at which states tax the heaviest and the lowest.
The cost of a pack of cigarettes adds up because of federal, state and local taxes that get added. Here is a look at which states tax the heaviest and the lowest.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
As Affordable Connectivity Program dries up, internet will get pricier for millions
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
April is the last fully funded month of the Affordable Connectivity Program that provides discounts on internet access for millions of Americans.
Automatic emergency braking to become US standard
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
U.S. officials are making the first attempt at regulating automated driving by requiring all new vehicles to come with automatic emergency braking by 2029.
Job scams are targeting young professionals: What to look for
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Job scams targeting students are on the rise, and can include a message from a professor or an AI-generated interview. Here’s what to watch for.
Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Kaiser Permanente says data breach may affect 13.4M customers
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
Kaiser Permanente said it is notifying members after a recent data breach potentially affected millions of accounts.
IRS to decide on restoring free tax site amid uncertain future of program
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
The government pilot program rolled out this tax season allowed some taxpayers in 12 states to submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.
Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.
Costco has yet to bring warehouses to these 3 US states
Three U.S. states still don't have Costco locations, despite the retailer having hundreds of stores across the country. Here's why.
Three U.S. states still don't have Costco locations, despite the retailer having hundreds of stores across the country. Here's why.
Menthol cigarette ban postponed by Biden officials
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes.
Williams Sonoma labeled Chinese-made merchandise American made; ordered to pay over $3M
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Williams-Sonoma has been ordered to pay over $3 million in fines for violating the FTC's 'Made in USA' order.
Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.