Inflation is rising but the reasons why are changing
By Anneken Tappe and Hanna Ziady, CNN Business Americans have witnessed some wild price hikes over the past few months. Shortages and supply chain…
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TikTok Resumes
TikTok will be testing a new feature for video…
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Wells Fargo shuts down consumer credit lines
Wells Fargo has angered many customers after notifying them that they are shutting down one of its popular credit…
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Millions of student loans getting new servicers
Roughly nine million people with federal student loans will start getting their bills from a new agency in…
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Arizona ending $300 weekly unemployment benefits July 10
The Arizona Center for Economic Progress says benefits are coming to an end with more than 242,000 workers still…
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States sue Google over app store practices
Dozens of states are suing Google over its app store practices with court records showing an antitrust lawsuit being filed in the U.S. District Court…
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Rising prices in all travel options
The cost of travel is up significantly from this time last year with hotel rooms, airfares and car rental prices are…
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Oil prices up after OPEC Plus cancels meeting
Many Americans loaded up the car for a road trip to celebrate the 4th of July but they had to budget for gas as oil prices are up and not expected to…
Continue Reading Subway is making the biggest menu change in its history
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business After years of declining sales, Subway is hoping to reintroduce itself to customers and convince them to…
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Transportation Department to propose refund fee for checked bags
A new proposal from the Biden Administration says that if airlines are going to charge for checked bags, they have to refund passengers if it is lost…
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The IRS releases its ‘Dirty Dozens’ list
It’s become more common, your phone rings and the immediate thought is friend or foe? Well, the Internal Revenue Service wants you to be safe, so it…
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Jobless claims fell to 364 thousand, hits new pandemic low
Claims for unemployment benefits have hit a new low since the pandemic began with only 364,000 Americans filling for jobless…
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Why you’re seeing fewer clothing sales right now
If you feel like you’ve seen fewer blowout clothing sales at stores and online, you’re right. And you’re likely to see a near-absence of promotions…
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A new report shows a spike in complaints against cash apps
During the pandemic online commerce grew, and with it the use of cash apps. The demand in the service sprouted more apps.…
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Pabst Blue Ribbon selling 1776 pack of beer
In honor of the July 4th holiday weekend, Pabst Blue Ribbon is unveiling a 1776 pack of beer that could make beer runs less…
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4th of July might cost a little extra this year
This year’s 4th of July barbecue will likely cost a little bit extra. The American Farm Bureau says a cookout for 10 people will run about $59.50.…
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Robocalls
New technology to end…
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Consumer expert has tips on how to stay cool
As the mercury rises across the country, people are relying on their air conditioning to provide them safe haven from the heat. But, the Better…
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California gas prices continue to rise
You might want to think twice before hitting the road this summer, as gas prices continue to rise in…
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Gas stations running out of gas ahead of July 4th
Triple-A says more than 43 million Americans will hit the road this July 4th weekend and if you’re one of them, it might be tough to find…
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