CBO: Biden's student loan cancellation plan to cost $400B

The Biden administration previously estimated the plan would cost about $24 billion a year over the next 10 years.

New rule will reveal 'true cost' of airline tickets, White House says

President Joe Biden plans to announce a new initiative that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets before they buy them.

Butter shortage drives up prices ahead of holiday baking season

The average price of butter in August jumped 24.6% compared to a year ago, U.S. labor statistics show. Here’s what is driving the increase.

Affordable housing plan to go before Seattle voters

Next year people in Seattle will decide whether the city should set up a public developer to create affordable housing.

Fed hikes rate by three-quarters of a point in continued fight against inflation

The Fed’s move boosted its benchmark short-term rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to a range of 3% to 3.25%, the highest level since early 2008.

Here's how much more you'll pay to heat your home this winter

The average cost of heating a household this winter is set to increase by 17.2%, according to a forecast by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association.

EXPLAINER: How the strong U.S. dollar can affect everyone

After rising again Friday, the dollar is near its highest level in more than two decades against a key index measuring six major currencies, including the euro and Japanese yen.

Social Security cost-of-living increase could be largest in 40 years, estimate says

For the average retiree who got a monthly check of $1,656 this year, an adjustment of 8.7% would boost the payment by $144.10, according to an advocacy group’s estimate.

PNW railroad engineer explains why nationwide strike may be necessary

As tens of thousands of railway workers across the country could strike as soon as Friday, impacts of possible labor interruptions have already begun across Puget Sound. 

Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy

Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri

Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices

Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.

Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues

A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.

Hard Rock spends $100M to raise pay for non-tipped US staff

Hard Rock International, the global gambling, entertainment and hospitality company, said Monday it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers, most of them in the U.S.

Queen Elizabeth II is featured on several currencies. What happens now?

At one time, Queen Elizabeth II appeared on at least 33 different currencies, more than any other monarch, an achievement noted by Guinness World Records.

Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live

Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.