inflation

Candy prices rise due to inflation

We're just a week away from Halloween  and this year not only is candy getting more expensive, some sweets are actually getting smaller.

We’re just a week away from Halloween  and this year not only is candy getting more expensive, some sweets are actually getting smaller.

Social Security checks to rise 9% in 2023

Some good news for retirees who get social security—there will be about $150 extra in each month's check next year.

Some good news for retirees who get social security—there will be about $150 extra in each month’s check next year.

U.S. retail sales were flat in July as inflation takes a toll

Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported

WASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged last month as persistently high inflation and rising interest rates forced many households to spend more cautiously. Retail purchases were flat in July after having risen 0.8% in June, the Commerce Department reported. America’s consumers, whose spending accounts for nearly 70% of economic activity, have remained mostly resilient…

President Joe Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act

Includes biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change

ABC NEWS–President Joe Biden, on Tuesday, signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes the biggest investment ever in the U.S. to fight climate change. ABC’s has a breakdown of the $740 Billion Inflation Reduction Act.   Categories: National News Tags: inflation, President Joe Biden