Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you

Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.

Highest-paying jobs right out of school revealed

A new analysis has revealed the highest-paying jobs right out of school, with several engineering roles making the list.

Social Security fund gains extra year of solvency – benefits will begin to be reduced in 2035

Social Security trust funds will not run out of money until 2035, at which point Seniors can expect their benefits to be reduced by 17% unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program.

A $400 red pineapple? Meet this rare designer fruit from Costa Rica

Fresh Del Monte's Rubyglow, a $400 pineapple created by crossbreeding conventional and red-purple Morada varieties, offers a luxurious and strikingly unique fruit experience.

Here’s how many different grocery stores Americans visit per week, and what they buy

How many different grocery stores do Americans visit for their weekly haul? A recent consumer survey found the answer, as well as how much they spend, what they buy, and more.

US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.

Biden proposes fiscal year 2025 budget
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Jason Sorens with the American Institute for Economic Research joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to discuss President Biden's proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.

Wendy's to test 'surge-pricing' menu that updates based on demand

Dynamic pricing, similar to Uber, is coming to Wendy's. The chain will invest in new high-tech digital menus to adjust prices depending on restaurant traffic.

Fear over Social Security's future pushes Americans to claim benefits early: survey

Most Americans understand Social Security, but concern over its future is pushing many to claim retirement benefits early, a recent Schroders survey said.

Social Security payments could rise 3.2 percent in 2024

The Social Security cost of living adjustment could increase to 3.2% in response to high inflation. But it’s far from the 2023 record raise and many Americans still struggle to generate retirement income.

Here's how much workers are demanding to start a new job

The lowest wage that American workers are willing to take in order to accept a new job has hit a record high this year, survey results show.

Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice

Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.

Going to college? What you need to know about student loans

If you’re heading to college or starting to think about where you’d like to apply, you’re probably considering options for funding your education. If you need to borrow money to pursue your dreams, you are far from alone.

CVS to lay off 5,000 employees as it seeks to cut costs

The Rhode Island-based pharmacy giant said in a statement that it is eliminating "a number of non-customer facing positions" throughout the company

This state is facing $117M in losses because of toll cheats

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reportedly faced $36.58M in losses last year due to unpaid tolls.