Inflation
Which U.S. States Have Suspended Gas Taxes? Full List
The national average price for a gallon of gas was just over $4.67 on Tuesday amid recent record highs.
Stimulus Check Update: These States Will Send Out Payments in June
Residents in two states will receive checks in June, and American homeowners in more than 45 states and territories will be eligible for payments.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Admits She Was Wrong About Inflation
It marked a reversal from her remarks a year ago, when she described inflation as a "small risk" and manageable.
Internet Torn on Video Saying Workers Should Pick Jobs They Can 'Tolerate'
"How do you NOT make [work] the center point of your life when it takes up 90 percent of our time?" one person asked.
Backlash as Biden Says High Gas Prices Are Part of 'Incredible Transition'
The president was panned for downplaying the high price at the pump and seeming to suggest it'll hasten clean-energy development.
Union Victory Images Emerge Amid Trump Call for New Civil War
The former president shared a post on Truth Social calling for a new civil war in response to U.S. inflation.
We Should Only Be Trading With Our Allies
To whip both inflation at home and authoritarians abroad we must lean into our relationships with those we trust through ally-shoring.
A Gallon of Gas Now Costs More Than the Federal Minimum Wage
A photo shared on social media shows a Mobil station in Los Angeles offering regular gasoline for $7.29 a gallon.
Joe Biden Approval Rating Hits New Low as Pile of Problems Becomes Mountain
The president is on his first visit to Asia as the U.S. continues to grapple with a baby formula shortage.
Half of Americans See Gas Price Rise by 50c per Gallon in Only a Month
Monthly gas price inflation is in double digits for much of the country, as geopolitical factors related to the high cost of oil drive up prices.
Inflation Is Forcing Americans To Skimp on Milk, Switch to Half Gallons
Milk is now over $5 per gallon in some U.S. cities, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports yearly prices went up 14.7% for all urban consumers in April.
Targeted Debt Forgiveness Isn't a Fair Compromise
If we're willing to compromise on student loan forgiveness, then taxpayers should get a deal worth at least $320 billion.
Man Has Eaten Big Mac Daily for 50 Straight Years: 'Nothing I'd Rather Eat'
"I've counted every Big Mac I've eaten my whole life," said the Wisconsin native who has only missed eight days of eating the sandwich.
Microsoft To Double Salary Budget in bid to Retain Staff
"Time and time again, we see that our talent is in high demand because of the amazing work that you do," Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told employees.
Biden Losing Inflation Battle 300 Days After Saying It Would Be 'Temporary'
The annualized rate of inflation was at near 40-year high of 8.3 percent in April after months of price rises.
Joe Biden Versus We the People
It is difficult to recall the last time a U.S. president persistently acted in a manner so contrary to the interests of the median citizen.
Putin Points Finger Back at West, Biden for Causing Global Inflation Crisis
The Russian president said that his country was "confidently managing in the face of external challenges."
'I'm Going to Pass Out': Waitress in Shock After Couple Left Massive Tip
"That money, it's more than a couple of shifts," said the gracious waitress. "I mean it helps out, everything helps out."
Employees Share 'Work Secrets' That Changed Their Lives
Some employees have learned a lot over the years while the job market continues to fluctuate in the present day.
Biden's Attempts to Spin Inflation as 'Putin Price Hike' Not Working: Polls
Biden continues to say that Russia's president is a key factor in the nation's soaring inflation rate.
Inflation Is Already in Double Digits in Four U.S. Cities
Phoenix has the highest inflation in the U.S. according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Inflation Rate Higher Than Predicted, But Worst Might Be Over
Inflation was up 8.3 percent in April, higher than the 8.1 percent that was predicted, but the rate of increase slowed for the first time since last August.
Stimulus Check 2022 Update as $5,500 Cash Payments Approved in One State
The package includes dividends of about $4,200 to residents this year as well as "energy relief" checks of $1,300.
Monthly Direct Payments for City Residents Gain Popularity
The programs are designed to help residents with housing and utility bills, single parents and low-income citizens.
Joe Biden, Approval Rating Low, Faces Economic Storm Before Midterms
U.S inflation rose to 8.5 percent in March, while GDP declined by an annualized 1.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022.
Democrats Campaigning in Swing States Are Reckoning With Biden's Economy
The economy looks good on paper, but inflation has wiped out wage gains for many middle and low-income voters Senate Democrats are relying on in the midterms.
How to Beat the Highest Price Hikes On Food, Clothing, Travel, Cars, More
Record-high prices are likely to stick around all year, experts say. Here are creative ways to save on the everyday items that have risen the most in price.
Americans Want Government Spending Controlled to Fight Inflation
If President Biden wants to reverse his political fortunes, he should abandon current policies that will only drive prices even higher and work to get spending and federal regulations under control.
Fourth Stimulus Check Update: Push for More Money Stalled in Congress
In March, legislation was introduced that would provide eligible Americans with a gas rebate check amid rising gas prices across the nation.
Stimulus Check Update: How Some Families Stand to Receive $2,000 Checks
The proposal comes as Americans across the country continue to feel the impact of decades-high inflation.