Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit

The average daily room rate for hotels on the Las Vegas Strip hit a high last year, topping $200 a night.

Amazon Prime ends free grocery delivery on orders under $150

Currently, the company offers members free grocery deliveries on orders above $35, with the exception of New York, where it’s $50.

Another week of declining mortgage rates fuels homebuyer demand:Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.13% for the week ending Jan. 26, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Extra SNAP benefits that began due to COVID set to end next month in 32 states

Some 40 million Americans get help buying groceries each month through the federal food stamp program, called SNAP. Additional COVID funds are soon expiring for many.

Hasbro laying off 1,000 employees amid cost-savings push

The company well-known for Monopoly, Play-Doh, and My Little Pony toys says the layoffs are 15% of its global full-time workforce.

U.S. economy showed solid growth, but slowdown expected in coming months

The resilience of the U.S. job market has been a major surprise, but analysts say the good times for America’s workers aren’t likely to last.

Tax refund would help many Americans pay for holiday spending: survey

Many Americans said an advance on their tax refund would help with holiday debt, according to a recent Jackson Hewitt Tax Service survey.

No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.

Consumers are piling on credit card debt, flashing signs of potential crisis

As Americans rack up record-high credit card debt after a year of soaring inflation and interest rate hikes, charge-offs are beginning to roll in at the start of a looming default crisis.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO

Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.