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Gas prices have fallen toward $4 per gallon in recent weeks, nearing the milestone as oil costs have eased in response to negotiations between the United States and Iran. The national average price of a gallon of gas stands at $4.10, marking a decline of 40 cents, or 8.8%, over the past month, AAA data showed. Gas prices, however, remain […]
Thrift shopping is back in fashion. For a new generation of consumers, it’s about the fun of hunting for treasures — and finding bargains in an economy gripped by inflation. “Secondhand fashion is booming, and that’s for I would say three key reasons: value, variety and also sustainability,” said Taylor Bowley, an economist at Bank […]
Workplace romance statistics show that over 60% of adults have had a workplace romance. Between little time outside of work to meet people and a heightened degree of comfortability, workplace romances aren’t likely to go anywhere. Though our survey found that 43% led to marriage, workplace romances are not a dream for everyone. When 40% […]
iPhone users may soon find it easier to divide the restaurant bill when dining out with a group of friends. Apple is readying a new feature in iOS 27 that will allow you to photograph a receipt, assign items on the receipt to different people and generate payment requests, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new […]
School is almost out for teenagers across the country, and those hoping to land a summer job may have a tough time finding one. Last summer, teen hiring fell to its lowest level in nearly eight decades of Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and forecasters predict it could be even lower this summer. A Challenger, Gray […]
Federal student loan rates are edging up next year, but that shouldn’t be surprising, experts said. Elevated inflation has pushed Treasury yields higher as investors increasingly forecast the Federal Reserve’s next rate move to be an increase instead of a cut. Government student loan rates are determined by the Treasury’s May auction of 10-year notes plus a fixed […]
RG&E and NYSEG customers will start to see a temporary increase in their utility rates starting Monday. RG&E customers will see a 2.9% increase in the delivery charge for electric and a 1.2% increase for gas delivery. NYSEG customers will see a .2% increase for electric delivery and a 1.7% hike for gas delivery. News10NBC looked […]
A new Bank of America Institute analysis finds, pet ownership is increasingly becoming more expensive. As costs, including veterinary care, go up, there has been a pullback on pet adoption rates and pet ownership, which may signal that affordability is playing a larger role among animal lovers, the Bank of America Institute said. The U.S. pet market is still […]
The state budget includes $1 billion set aside to help with rising utility rates. The state budget has not yet been passed, as it has been extended several times. Joint filers with incomes below $150,000 a year will get a $200 check. Joint filers making between $150,000 and $300,000 will get $150. Single filers with […]
Rhode Island lawmakers are moving forward with a controversial self-checkout bill that could hit major retailers with fines of up to $1,000 per day if stores fail to follow new staffing rules. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 2342, is reigniting the national debate over automation, retail theft, and disappearing cashier jobs as chains like Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Aldi, CVS, and Walgreens brace […]
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