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How low the stock market could fall and what investors should do, according to experts

(NEW YORK) -- A year of sharp declines for the stock market reversed over the summer, giving stocks a much-needed rebound. But a bout of deep losses across the major stock indices in recent weeks has renewed fears of further decline. The S&P 500 on ...
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Costco keeps hot dog and soda combo at $1.50 price possibly ‘forever’ CFO announces

(NEW YORK) -- If you grew up in a household with a Costco membership, chances are you can instantly recall sampling everything from spinach- and cheese-filled ravioli to electrolyte beverages and the feeling of freezing in the produce and refrigerator section, all to be ...
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US consumer confidence rises more than expected in September, defying recession fears

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. consumer confidence rose more than expected this month, extending a rebound in sentiment that began with a jump in August. The growing confidence in the U.S. economy defies recession fears on Wall Street less than a week after the Federal Reserve ...
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How to save on pricey pumpkins as drought, inflation impacts farmers ahead of Halloween

(NEW YORK) -- As prices continue to climb on an array of goods due to inflation and increased production costs -- like fuel for transportation -- farm owners have warned that pumpkins could have a higher price tag this season. With Halloween fast approaching, pumpkins ...
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Amazon Prime early access sale: Start saving big this October

(NEW YORK) -- Amazon has announced a second Prime event happening next month, just ahead of the busy holiday season. The retail giant has introduced Amazon Prime's early access sale which will take place Oct. 11-12, making it the first time there will be two ...
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Latinos across industries fight for fair labor practices

(NEW YORK) -- On hot days, some over 100 degrees, workers spend hours harvesting fruits and vegetables for very little money -- produce that ends up on kitchen tables of people across the country. Tens of thousands of these workers have experienced heat-related injuries and ...
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The Fed says unemployment will rise. Here’s who economists say would lose their jobs first.

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve escalated its fight against inflation this week, instituting a major rate increase and saying more will likely follow. The moves will cause a jump in the number of unemployed Americans by the end of next year, the central bank ...
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Can a clothing company save the planet? Patagonia wants to find out.

(NEW YORK) -- If there was any doubt about where outdoor clothing company Patagonia stood on environmentalism, it was quickly put to rest last week when founder Yvon Chouinard and his family donated their ownership to efforts that would protect the planet. "Earth is now ...
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Experts weigh in how to navigate your way through the secondhand shopping market

(NEW YORK) -- With inflation and higher prices across industries, many people are closely examining how to save or make their dollars stretch further. Fashion isn't exempt from the conversation, and part of the reason why there's been an ongoing uprise within the secondhand ...
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What the rate hike will mean for housing

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Reserve’s string of interest rate hikes this year has thrown cold water on the once red-hot housing market. Existing home sales fell for the seventh straight month in August, down 0.4%, according to the National Association of Realtors, as the ...
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Heating bills to reach 10-year high this upcoming winter: NEADA report

(NEW YORK) -- Heating costs for the upcoming winter season are expected to increase by 17%, mainly impacting lower-income families, according to a new report from National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Costs are expected to reach above $1,200 in 2022-2023, up from $1,025 in 2021-2022, ...
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Fed hikes benchmark rate 0.75% in significant escalation of inflation fight

(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Reserve instituted a dramatic interest rate hike on Wednesday, the latest in a series of borrowing cost increases, as the central bank tries to dial back near-historic inflation while avoiding an economic downturn. The Fed raised the benchmark interest rate by ...
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