Majority of Americans take notice in the rise of 'tipflation' across industries

Pew Research did an extensive study showing how the landscape of tipping has changed, and older Americans, in particular are not receptive to some of these reforms.

Consumer prices up 3.2% year-over-year
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Some good news when it come to U.S. consumer prices. The year-over-rate rising to 3.2% in October which was less than expected. This happening for the first time in months.

Homebuying to remain slow through 2023: agent survey

High mortgage rates and home prices may keep homebuyers on the sidelines through 2023, a survey found. But you can still find the best mortgage rate by comparing your options.

Alarming number of Americans fall deeper into credit card debt each month: survey

Americans owe more than $5,000 in credit card debt on average and in times of high inflation and rising interest rates, they are relying on credit cards more than ever before. But there are ways to pay off debt quickly.

Retirement savings are getting sucked up in a financial vortex: Goldman Sachs

U.S. workers have upped their retirement savings, but competing spending continues to challenge most from reaching their goals, a recent Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) retirement report said.

Gas prices’ steady decline might gain momentum as holidays approach: AAA

Nationwide gas prices continue to fall as demand likely remains flat. The steady decline could accelerate following recent drops in the price of oil, according to AAA.

IRS sets new tax brackets, standard deduction for 2024

The IRS makes such adjustments annually, but in times of inflation, the increases are more significant and impactful for taxpayers.

SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal with studios
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The Hollywood actors' strike is officially over. The news comes as SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committee reached a tentative deal with the film and television studios. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the tentative deal and other issues, like artificial intelligence, with entertainment lawyer Jonathan Handel and MarketWatch reporter Jon Swartz. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Retirement crisis: Great Recession takes its toll on younger Boomers

The Great Recession diminished the retirement savings potential of late Boomers, a study found. And cost adjustments to Social Security could be smaller next year.

Auto loans much more expensive for drivers with bad credit: report

Borrowers are spending more to finance car purchases across the board, but poor credit ratings can drive the cost up by up to $12,000, a recent report by Jerry said.

Rare Titanic first-class menu from ill-fated voyage heads to auction

This historic menu, which dates back to the ill-fated ship's voyage from Queenstown to New York, features dishes like spring lamb and "squab à la godard."

Back-to-office mandates are pushing some Americans to sell homes at a loss

Back-to-office mandates are pushing many home sellers to close quickly, Redfin reported. This could open up the market to many homebuyers amid low housing availability and high home prices. Here’s what you need to know.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, open to possible future hike

The Federal Reserve kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged for a second straight time but left the door open to further rate hikes if inflation pressures should accelerate in the months ahea

A quarter of student loan borrowers said they'd boycott repayment

25% of Americans said they’ll boycott student loan payments after the pause. But defaulting on student loans can be severe even with Biden’s student loan safety net programs.

Biden administration aims for narrower student loan relief plan

The Biden administration is moving toward a narrower student loan relief plan that would target specific groups of borrowers rather than a sweeping plan like the one the Supreme Court rejected in June.