Hotel staff shortages may drive travel costs in US to all-time high

Staffing shortages and inadequate pay at hotels nationwide could contribute to a surge in travel costs, according to a new report.

Oscars gift bags are worth six figures: Peek inside

The creator of the "Everyone Wins" gift bag to be given away at the Oscars shared insight into the 2024 items.

Q4 GDP revised down slightly – here's what that means for interest rates

The BEA lowered it's estimate slightly for the fourth quarter's GDP. However, economic growth remains much stronger than anticipated. Here's what that means for interest rates.

Wendy's to use dynamic pricing as soon as 2025
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Wendy's is expected to roll out a dynamic pricing model similar to Uber's surge-pricing as soon as next year. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall spoke about the future of 'surge' pricing with Tom La Vecchia from X-Factor media group.

Top baby names linked to billionaire success: study

Could these baby names make your child a billionaire? A new study shows which baby names may influence a child’s future success.

Child tax credit expansion: Don’t wait to file, IRS says

If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.

Home prices hit new high in December but show signs of cooling: Case-Shiller

Home prices reached an all-time high in December but show signals of softening, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report.

No, AI chatbots like ChatGPT can't do your taxes, and here's why

A lot of people have heard of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and other services, even if they have never used it. While some may think the technology could help file your taxes, there are a number of drawbacks. Here's what to know.

Food cost compared to income is highest in 30 years

The high price to eat at home and dine out at restaurants put a financial strain on the wallets of Americans based on findings in a new report.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

Taylor Swift 'superfan' adviser for hire at popular museum

The art and design museum is looking to hire a Taylor Swift fan who knows the pop star and her fandom very well.