U.S. economy: Analyzing November CPI report
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Jason Sorens with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to weigh in on the current state of the U.S. economy, including the latest CPI report.

Are annual reviews going away? What this means for the workforce

The U.S. job market remains strong, and more employers are looking for ways to give feedback and constructive criticism without doing a full-blown annual performance evaluation.

Here's who may qualify for $10,000 in student debt relief under Biden's new forgiveness plan

The Biden administration has taken the next step toward its plan B for student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down its first debt forgiveness attempt.

Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots

In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.

These world tours brought in the most money in 2023, according to Pollstar

You may be able to guess Taylor Swift and Beyoncé with their headline-dominating concert tours this year, but three others rounded out the top five highest-grossing world tours of 2023.

Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA

The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.

Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Biden admin approves $5 billion more in student loan relief: See who qualifies

The Biden administration is finding other ways to wipe out student loan debt after the Supreme Court struck down the president's plan for mass student loan cancellation.

Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings

The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.

Which states spend the most money on lottery tickets?

Data collected by LendingTree shows almost all states, with the exception of New York, saw an increase in lottery sales between 2020 and 2021.

Social Security: COLA increasing but Medicare costs rising too in 2024

Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Bitcoin price surpasses $41,000, 1st time since April 2022

Bitcoin is once again having a moment. On Monday, the world’s largest cryptocurrency soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% rise so far this year.

Experts warn hidden risks of Buy Now, Pay Later

While "Buy Now Pay Later " payment options are advertised as "interest free installments" consumers can run into snags if they aren't carefully watching their budgets, experts warn.

IRS move could carry hefty cost for some taxpayers

The IRS is raising the interest penalty for underpayment of estimated taxes, with taxpayers who are self-employed or work as independent contractors urged to be vigilant.

Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation

Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.