inflation
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Technology pressures consumers to tip at self-checkout
Families squeezed by high inflation now are being asked to leave a tip even at many self-checkout kiosks. Many companies,…
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Finances
U.S. households added $320 billion in debt last year
U.S. households continue to struggle, adding $320 billion in debt last year. It marks the highest level since the 2008…
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Used car prices in historic spike as new car prices up 42%
February is seeing the sharpest increase in used car prices in 14 years as the economy continues to struggle under…
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Kansas City’s AMC Theatres to charge you more for better seats
Moviegoers looking for good seats soon will have to pay more at Kansas City-based AMC Theatres. The three-tiered seating system…
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Home values drop, new construction down 60 percent
Home real estate prices continue to drop but there could be much more to come, data and economists say. The…
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Economy impairs ministries providing Thanksgiving meals
High inflation and a slow economy are making it harder for local shelters to feed the needy this Thanksgiving. Shelter…
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Church & Ministry
City Union Mission says increased food, housing need at crisis level
A perfect storm of food costs and winter temperatures poses a looming crisis for City Union Mission. The Christ-centered organization,…
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Thanksgiving inflation may mean eating out is most economical
With inflation soaring, it may be less expensive for some families to eat this year’s Thanksgiving meal at a restaurant.…
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News
Political experts share predictions for outcome of Tuesday’s elections
Voters finally will go to the polls on Tuesday to determine the makeup of the U.S. Senate and House, as…
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Finances
Sticking to a budget is critical during Christmas season, Dave Ramsey’s daughter says
After cutting back on Christmas spending a year ago, many consumers plan to buy more presents this year. Rachel Cruze,…
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