Inflation relief checks going to residents in these states. See if you qualify
With inflation running near the highest level in 40 years, Republican and Democratic leaders in some states are offering stimulus payments to residents.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says company’s hiring freeze will remain in place
Bob Iger fielded questions from Disney employees during a private town hall event Monday and discussed multiple issues facing the company.
Inflation hovered over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation.
Will Christmas tree prices be going up in Florida?
Christmas tree price tags may seem a bit hefty this year, here's why.
Small Business Saturday: Florida residents encouraged to shop 'small' this weekend
Local stores and boutiques in Central Florida are getting ready for Small Business Saturday.
Black Friday taking a back seat to Small Business Saturday this year
Inflation is shifting consumers' and retailers' behavior.
Cryptocurrency exchange FTX owes over $3B to creditors
Bahamas-based FTX filed for bankruptcy on Nov. 11 after the exchange acknowledged that it had used customer funds to cover bad bets by Bankman-Fried's trading arm, Alameda Research.
What is Small Business Saturday? The annual post-Thanksgiving push for consumers to buy from small businesses
Big retailers often have the spotlight when it comes to holiday shopping, but Small Business Saturday, which happens on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, gives small businesses some time in the spotlight. Here's what you should know about the annual shopping event.
Amusement Park expo a shot in the arm to Orlando economy
The economy may feel like its on a roller coaster but at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Expo they have the real thing.
New high-rise towers planned for Orlando's Parramore neighborhood
An empty lot, between the Amway Center and Orlando’s soccer stadium, could soon be site of a new high-rise development. Tim Green is in charge of the project. He grew up the Parramore neighborhood where these towers are set to rise, and now hopes to contribute to his community.
Thanksgiving dinner 2022: Breaking down the cost of some of the most popular holiday dishes
As with most things this year, Thanksgiving dinner will cost American families more, but how much more?
Amazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment.
Rail strike could close plants, upend economy, chemicals industry warns
It’s looking increasingly likely that Congress will have to step in to settle a dispute between railroads and unions because the economic stakes are so high.
Texas mother shares secrets to making $5 dinners every night
As inflation has driven up food prices by 10% this year, Erin Chase, author of 5 Dollar Dinners shares her secrets to saving on groceries.
Amazon plans to lay off 10,000 employees: report
Amazon reportedly plans to lay off 10,000 corporate and technology employees as soon as this week. The move would mark the largest job cut in Amazon's history.
FedEx to furlough drivers just as Christmas season begins
The FedEx Freight furloughs will last around three months. During this time, workers will still receive health benefits and may file for unemployment.
Biden discusses Taiwan with China's Xi Jinping in effort to avoid 'conflict'
In a news conference following the meeting, Biden said that despite China's recent saber-rattling, he does not believe "there’s any imminent attempt on the part of China to invade Taiwan.”
Inflation slowdown? Not in some cities, where consumer prices still top 12%
One city, in particular, is seeing the highest inflation rate in the country, still above 12%.
How will rising interest rates impact housing market in 2023? Experts weigh in
Even though home sales have decreased as mortgage rates have surged, experts say prices are still holding steady and even rising in many parts of the U.S.
US consumer inflation slowed to 7.7% in October
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October from a year earlier and 0.4% from September, the Labor Department said Thursday.