The latest inflation woe: Your fast food breakfast now costs 53% more

The latest inflation woe: Your fast-food breakfast now costs 53% more

Prices for the morning meal have surged over the past five years, according to a new study

Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago

Elder care costs are outpacing inflation. Americans want a lifeline.

A recent Kamala Harris campaign proposal targets at-home caregivers struggling with steep out-of-pocket expenses even as consumer prices finally stabilize.

Why Business Travelers Can Now Expect Fast, Automatic Refunds for Major Flight Problems

The regulator’s new rules set time limits for delays deserving refunds, and impose reimbursement for other airline changes undermining service to passengers.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

McDonald’s CEO apologizes for E. coli outbreak, as fast-food giant’s earnings beat estimates

McDonald’s is encouraged by signs of progress in the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - October 17

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can inflation-proof your portfolio

Prepare for the possibility of higher interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

Rising food inflation clouds the good news on headline rates

Let them eat CPI

World - Financial Times - October 18

College football scores, results: Texas A&M takes SEC lead

Get live updates, highlights, stats and analysis on Saturday's action all day long.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Pound falls as UK inflation declines more than expected to 1.7%

First reading below Bank of England’s target in 3 years opens door to more rate cuts this year

Business - Financial Times - October 16

Expect Higher Costs for Your Health Care Benefits Next Year

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

7 credit card fees that increase the cost of your debt

Interest charges aren't the only things that can cause your credit card debt to balloon. These fees can, too.

Here's what a $150,000 HELOC costs monthly now that rates have dropped

A $150,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

How much will a $75,000 HELOC cost per month now that rates are falling?

A $75,000 HELOC has inexpensive monthly payments now, and they could become even cheaper in the months to come.

How much does a $30,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?

A $30,000 HELOC comes with cheap monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead. Here's what to know.

How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?

Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.

Rio Tinto's Australian Iron Ore Output Rises, but Miner Cautions on Cost Inflation

The world’s second-biggest miner by value said it produced slightly more iron ore from its Australian operations in the third quarter of 2024 but cautioned on inflation pressures.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly

A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.

Business - Inc. - 10 hours ago

Haberman: Trump's speaking style now 'more incoherent'

Senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman said she believes former President Trump has gotten “more incoherent” as he wages his third White House campaign. “We are used to seeing him have a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Should you use your home equity now? Experts weigh in

Tapping into your home equity now could be smart, but it depends on your situation. Here's what some experts suggest.

MarketWatch 50 returns: These are the people having an impact on your money right now

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Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

Experts answer your Budget questions

We responded to reader’s queries about personal finance

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The end is nigh! Experts on when it’s time to quit your relationship, your job, your diet and more

When is a friendship or romance dead? And is it OK to stop reading a book before the end? Here’s how to know when to give up – and what to do next. “Am I staying out of fear, attachment, obligation ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

McDonald's, Food Safety Officials Scrutinize Onions in E. Coli Outbreak

The CDC is investigating Quarter Pounders as the possible source of the food-safety crisis, with one death and dozens of illnesses across 10 states.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Empty Tables and Rising Costs Push More Restaurants Into Bankruptcy

Red Lobster, Roti and other chains are closing locations as chapter 11 filings grow.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Girl Scouts membership to more than double in cost over two years

Girl Scouts USA says charging steeper annual dues will avoid it having to slash programs and services.

Trump, Harris tax-break costs soar to more than $12 trillion

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have been proposing a slew of new tax cuts and credits over the course of their campaigns, and are even adding to the list in the ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Spirit Airlines furloughs more pilots as part of efforts to cut costs

Spirit Airlines Inc. on Wednesday said it would furlough around 330 pilots early next year, the latest money-saving effort by the struggling discount carrier to stay afloat as it wrangles with ...

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Berkshire’s Apple position now down by two thirds in 2024 after latest sales

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway unloaded 25% more of its Apple position during the third quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation

A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

British pound and bond yields dive as U.K. inflation hits lowest in more than three years

Traders boost rate cut bets after U.K. inflation dives below 2%

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

Economists see UK cutting interest rates more substantially as inflation pressures ease

Economists at Goldman Sachs forecast the Bank of England's key rate falling to 2.75% by November, well below market pricing.

Business - CNBC - October 22

South Korea inflation weakest in almost 4 years, sets stage for more rate cuts

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings

The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.

Harris tries to appeal again to 'Breakfast Club' listeners

Vice President Harris joined "The Breakfast Club" once again early Tuesday, this time to highlight how she is reaching undecided voters, including Black voters. It was her second time in two weeks ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Why has your Big Mac become so much more expensive?

Governments and business are trying to work out who to blame for cheapflation

Business - Financial Times - October 16

The Climate Election: How climate will impact your bills, health and more

The next president could have a big impact on climate change policies. Here are 11 ways the issue could impact your health, bills, natural disaster recovery and more.

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