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Gas prices are rising. Here’s how to stretch your dollar at the pump this summer.
Gasoline prices are still slightly cheaper than this time a year ago, but they’ve been inching up this week. At...
Extreme heat is changing where and when we vacation
Cathy Balestriere was expecting “especially low” bookings last month at Crane’s Beach House, the boutique hotel she manages in Delray...
Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, as sturdy labor market gradually cools
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first...
Becoming a nurse during Covid, a former producer doubled her hours but found a purpose
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Unlike...
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Stefanie...
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky...
The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades
Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much...
July 4 travel hitting a record thanks to lower gas prices, humming economy
Travelers heading out for the July 4 holiday can expect plenty of company this year. Nearly 71 million people will...
Clothing chain Bob’s Stores closing after 70 years
Bob’s Stores, a longtime Northeast clothing store chain, announced this week that it is shutting down after it failed to...
Major retailers are backtracking on self-checkout
After years of investing in self-checkout machines, some major retailers are starting to reverse course. Dollar General said it has...
