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Which grocery store gives you the best deal? Hereโs what we found at Walmart, H-E-B and Kroger
Read full article: Which grocery store gives you the best deal? Hereโs what we found at Walmart, H-E-B and KrogerWe know our dollars don't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, but we wanted to know which stores have the lowest prices on their store brand staples and why they differ between stores.
Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?
Read full article: Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?Inflation continues to impact the U.S., and a recent study suggests Houston is not experiencing much of the brunt of high prices, compared to other cities, but if that's the case, how come I'm broke all the time?
How to wipe out huge credit card debt simple and fast
Read full article: How to wipe out huge credit card debt simple and fastTed Rossman, a credit expert with bankrate.com, says credit card debt now stands at a staggering $1.18 trillion in this country, with 49% of all credit card users carrying that debt month after month.
Houston-area food banks seeing sharp increase in demand
Read full article: Houston-area food banks seeing sharp increase in demandHouston-area food pantry operators have reported spikes in demand stemming from inflation and the ending of certain pandemic-related benefits. The president of the Houston Food Bank told KPRC 2 at least 1 million people in the region are experiencing food insecurity.
With inflation sticking around, Biden targets โjunk feesโ
Read full article: With inflation sticking around, Biden targets โjunk feesโWith time running out before the election, President Joe Biden highlighted his administrationโs push to crack down on so-called junk fees that banks and other companies charge their customers. The announcement comes after months of high inflation has eaten away at Americansโ savings and made the economy the top issue for voters.
Survey: Majority say transgender students should be restricted in school sports
Read full article: Survey: Majority say transgender students should be restricted in school sportsA new survey conducted by YouGov reveals national views on inflation, abortion, and teaching race and gender identity in schools
What would happen in Texas if rail workers go on strike?
Read full article: What would happen in Texas if rail workers go on strike?If labor unions and railroads donโt reach a deal by the end of Thursday, freight trains will come to a stop across the country, posing a major threat to the nationโs economy.
How interest rate hikes may help Houston area families struggling with inflation
Read full article: How interest rate hikes may help Houston area families struggling with inflationThe higher prices weโre all paying for just about everything is the reason why weโre seeing The Federal Reserve hike interest rates, making it more expensive for consumers to borrow money.
Inflation rate having impact on the housing market, gas and groceries in Houston area
Read full article: Inflation rate having impact on the housing market, gas and groceries in Houston areaIn June, we saw an inflation rate we havenโt seen in four decades. The rate was just over 9% and itโs having a steep impact on housing, gas, and groceries.
Arizona Iced Tea will stay 99 cents despite soaring inflation rates, company official says
Read full article: Arizona Iced Tea will stay 99 cents despite soaring inflation rates, company official saysDon Vultaggio, Arizona Beveragesโ chairman and co-founder wants his customers to know that he understands the value of a relationship.
Inflation and car prices: Whatโs going on? How did this happen?
Read full article: Inflation and car prices: Whatโs going on? How did this happen?It seems like you hear about it more and more these days: The extreme lengths people are going to in order to buy a new house; how much it costs to fill up the gas tank; and what weโre spending at the grocery store.
With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive
Read full article: With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractiveThe nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.
We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Hereโs what you had to say.
Read full article: We asked how inflation is affecting your life. Hereโs what you had to say.Just last week, we asked you, our readers and viewers: When it comes to inflation, or even just when you hear the word, what do you think of first? Or better yet, whatโs affecting your life the most?
Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?
Read full article: Ships are sitting offshore containing items that we desperately need -- what can be done?If youโre in the Jacksonville, Florida area, youโve likely seen the logjam of container ships sitting idly offshore. The vessels are packed with items destined for store shelves -- and theyโre things business owners and consumers desperately need delivered.
How do your countyโs current gas prices compare to last week, last month?
Read full article: How do your countyโs current gas prices compare to last week, last month?If youโve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, youโre likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.
Your wild home-buying, selling stories: These 17 help paint the picture
Read full article: Your wild home-buying, selling stories: These 17 help paint the pictureWeโve all heard about it by now: Houses are selling like crazy (and they have been for quite some time now), interest rates have been at all-time lows, and it seems like everywhere you turn, you learn of another wild real estate story.