Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.
JM Smucker to acquire Hostess in $5.6B deal
Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.
Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.
Smart plugs recalled over shock risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.
Home prices may have bottomed out
The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.
The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.
Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.
Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in company's move to be inclusive
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
You can now own Neil Armstrong's former Texas home
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
The mid-century modern home is currently listed for $550,000.
California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings
Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.
Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.
Dog food recalled after sample tests positive for salmonella
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
Over 600 cases of the dog food were 'distributed to various distributors and retailers' in US
United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.
Vegan egg market projected to grow by nearly $1 billion before 2028: report
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Some consumers turn to vegan eggs for environmental, ethical and dietary reasons.
Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.
Nearly 80,000 gas cooktops under voluntary recall for gas leaks, fire hazard
Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
1st images released of proposed Solano County city
A group that's acquired more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County has released the first renderings of the city they allegedly hope to build.
A group that's acquired more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County has released the first renderings of the city they allegedly hope to build.
After outrage over Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster fiasco, not much has changed
After 10 months, Taylor Swift’s U.S. tour is finished, and so are many of the meaningful reforms that consumer advocates hoped to pass this year.
After 10 months, Taylor Swift’s U.S. tour is finished, and so are many of the meaningful reforms that consumer advocates hoped to pass this year.
New Google feature will tell you the best time to book your flight
Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.
Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.
FDA issues warning letters to 3 infant formula manufacturers
The FDA does not advise discarding or avoiding purchases of any particular infant formula.
The FDA does not advise discarding or avoiding purchases of any particular infant formula.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
Eye drops recalled over bacteria, fungi contamination
Certain eye drops are being recalled after testing by federal health officials showed that the product was contaminated with bacteria and fungi.
Certain eye drops are being recalled after testing by federal health officials showed that the product was contaminated with bacteria and fungi.